NCT07542392 Effects of Midwife-guided biırth Affirmation Cards on Labor Process and Experience ın Primigravidas
| NCT ID | NCT07542392 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | KTO Karatay University |
| Condition | Duration of Labor |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-27 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-27 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-01.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of midwife-guided birth affirmation cards on labor duration, pain level, fear of childbirth, perceived control, and perceived support in primigravidas. The study seeks to determine whether this non-pharmacological approach used during labor improves the childbirth experience. Accordingly, the research aims to answer the question: "Do midwife-guided birth affirmation cards affect labor duration and the childbirth experience, including pain, fear, perceived control, and perceived support, in primigravidas?"
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having a singleton pregnancy between 37-42 weeks of gestation * Being between 18-40 years of age * Being a primigravida * Having a cephalic presentation with vertex position * Being in the active phase of labor (cervical dilatation ≥4 cm) * Accepting non-invasive interventions * Having no mental or physical disability * Being able to understand and speak Turkish * Willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * High-risk pregnancies * Pregnant women at risk of intrapartum complications (e.g., oligohydramnios, polyhydramnios, intrauterine fetal demise, placenta previa, placental abruption, acute fetal distress, preeclampsia, fetal dystocia, macrosomia, etc.) * Pregnant women with a history of medical or obstetric complications * Women who have attended antenatal education classes (pregnancy school) * Women using epidural analgesia or other pharmacological pain management methods * Women experiencing communication difficulties * Women who are unwilling to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria from the Study * Experiencing dizziness, shortness of breath, or other discomfort, * Difficult and prolonged labor, instrumental delivery, placental retention, postpartum hemorrhage, need for neonatal intensive care, * Situations requiring emergency cesarean section during labor, * The woman will be excluded from the study if she ceases to cooperate during labor.
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07542392 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Duration of Labor. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07542392 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07542392 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at fatma.bay@karatay.edu.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07542392 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Mut, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07542392 clinical trial?
NCT07542392 is sponsored by KTO Karatay University. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.