Effect of Art Therapy on Women's Fear of Childbirth During Pregnancy
Investigating the Effect of Art Therapy on Women With Fear of Childbirth During Pregnancy: A Mixed Method Study
This study tests whether art therapy can help pregnant women who are afraid of childbirth feel less anxious compared to those who only get regular prenatal care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | KK Women's and Children's Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Singapore) |
| Trial ID | NCT06257186 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how art therapy can help women experiencing fear of childbirth during pregnancy. It employs a mixed-methods approach, starting with a quasi-experimental design to compare outcomes between women receiving art therapy and those receiving standard antenatal care. Participants will be screened for fear of childbirth using the Fear of Birth Scale, and those with high scores will be invited to participate in the intervention. The second phase will qualitatively explore the experiences of participants who underwent art therapy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 21 to 50 years, English literate, with a singleton pregnancy in the second trimester and a high score on the Fear of Birth Scale.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications for vaginal birth, significant obstetric complications, or current depression requiring medical intervention may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce fear of childbirth and improve maternal mental health and bonding with infants.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific application of art therapy for fear of childbirth is novel, similar therapeutic approaches have shown promise in addressing anxiety and mental health issues in pregnant women.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Phase I Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged between 21 and 50 years old 2. English literate 3. Having an intrauterine singleton live pregnancy 4. Currently in the second trimester of the pregnancy (between 13 to 27 weeks of pregnancy) 5. Fear of Birth Scale (FOBS) score of 60 and above Exclusion Criteria: 1. With contraindication for vaginal birth (for example placenta covering cervix) 2. With obstetric complications during pregnancy such as fetal anomaly that is incompatible with life 3. With current depression requiring medical intervention 4. Who had stillborn delivery Phase II Inclusion Criteria Enrolled participants who had undergone the Art Therapy intervention in phase one
Where this trial is running
Singapore
- KK Women's and Children's Hospital — Singapore, Singapore (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mei Qi Ang, MSc(Nursing) — KK Women's and Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Mei Qi Ang, MSc(Nursing)
- Email: ang.mei.qi@kkh.com.sg
- Phone: 6530 3125
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.