Tele-Nursing–Supported Mindfetalness for Anxiety and Prenatal Attachment
Official title: The Effect of Tele-nursing-Supported Mindfetalness Method on Maternal Anxiety and Prenatal Attachment: A Mixed Methods Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Abant Izzet Baysal University · NCT07507721 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding tele-nursing support to Mindfetalness helps reduce maternal anxiety and boost prenatal attachment in pregnant people around 28 weeks gestation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 68 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Abant Izzet Baysal University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bolu and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07507721 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Primiparous pregnant individuals at 28 weeks of gestation with singleton pregnancies who are literate and have access to a compatible mobile device and internet.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with high-risk pregnancies, fetal health concerns, or those using other fetal movement tracking methods may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study compares two approaches: Mindfetalness with tele-nursing support versus Mindfetalness alone. Eligible participants are primiparous pregnant individuals at 28 weeks with singleton pregnancies who can use a mobile device and internet. The study will measure changes in state anxiety, trait anxiety, and prenatal attachment over time to see if remote nursing support provides additional benefit. Outcomes will inform whether tele-nursing can enhance engagement and psychological well-being during late pregnancy. The trial is conducted at Abant Izzet Baysal University and affiliated hospital sites in Bolu, Türkiye.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience lower anxiety and stronger prenatal bonding with their fetus, potentially improving pregnancy experience and early parenting.
How similar studies have gone: Earlier studies of tele-nursing and digital mindfulness-like approaches have shown promise in reducing anxiety and improving mother–fetus bonding, but results vary by context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Being at the 28th week of gestation * Having a singleton pregnancy * Being primiparous * Being literate * Having access to and the ability to use a mobile device and internet connection (personal or via spouse) compatible with the tele-nursing application * Volunteering to participate in the study and providing informed consent (Araştırmaya katılmaya gönüllü olmak ve bilgilendirilmiş onam vermek) Exclusion Criteria: * Having a high-risk pregnancy (e.g., preterm labor threat, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, or cardiac disease). * Presence of diagnosed fetal health complications (e.g., intrauterine growth restriction \[IUGR\], fetal anomalies). * Currently monitoring fetal movements using any other conventional fetal movement counting methods. * Presence of any communication barriers (e.g., hearing, speech, or language impairments). * History or current diagnosis of chronic or psychiatric illness. * Conception through assisted reproductive techniques (ART) (e.g., IVF).
Where it's running
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Abant Izzet Baysal University Izzet Baysal Training and Research Hospital
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nevin ÇITAK BİLGİN, Associate Professor, PhD — Abant Izzet Baysal University
- Study coordinator: Büşra Boğa, Research Assistant, MSc
- Email: busra.boga@ibu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 03742534520
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.