NCT07272252 Narrative Nursing for Cesarean Mothers' Anxiety and Breastfeeding Confidence
| NCT ID | NCT07272252 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Xi Huang |
| Condition | Postpartum Anxiety |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 160 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-01-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 160 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-01-01.
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Brief Summary
This study tests whether a nurse-led "4-step narrative nursing" program can reduce anxiety and improve breastfeeding confidence in mothers who are having a planned or non-emergency cesarean section. What is the problem? About 30-40% of Chinese cesarean mothers feel high anxiety after surgery, and 1 in 5 is at risk for postpartum depression. Low confidence in breastfeeding is also common. What will we do? We will randomly assign 160 mothers (1:1) to either: Usual care - standard education and ward care, or Usual care plus narrative nursing - four short (10-20 min) conversations with a trained nurse: Before surgery - help the mother talk about her fears. 24-48 h after surgery - encourage her to "name" pain or worries and separate them from herself. Before discharge - guide her to find positive moments and build a "strong-mom" story. Two weeks later by phone - strengthen the new story and review feeding success. What will we measure? Main result: anxiety score at 48 h (STAI scale). Other results: depression risk, breastfeeding confidence, pain, and feeding rates up to 3 months. Possible benefits: Lower anxiety, better mood, higher breastfeeding rates. No drugs or extra procedures are involved, only talking. Risks: Minimal; some mothers may feel emotional during conversations, but nurses can pause or refer to counselling if needed.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women aged 18-50 years 2. Scheduled for elective or non-emergency cesarean section at ≥37 weeks 3. Able to communicate in Mandarin and provide written informed consent 4. Expected hospital stay ≥24 h 5. Singleton pregnancy with stable maternal and neonatal condition allowing routine mother-baby contact Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, active suicidal ideation) 2. Maternal or neonatal need for ICU/NICU admission 3. Emergency cesarean section preventing baseline assessment 4. Communication or cognitive impairment precluding interview
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07272252 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 50 Years, studying Postpartum Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07272252 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07272252 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at 24520241154909@stu.xmu.edu.cn for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07272252 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Nanchong, China.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07272252 clinical trial?
NCT07272252 is sponsored by Xi Huang. The trial plans to enroll 160 participants.
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