Using Emotional Freedom Techniques and Virtual Reality to Help Pregnant Women Overcome Fear of Childbirth

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to address the fear of childbirth in first-time pregnant women by utilizing Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and virtual reality (VR) applications. The approach combines relaxation techniques with immersive simulations to help reduce anxiety and improve mental well-being during pregnancy. Participants will be divided into groups receiving either the intervention or no treatment, allowing for a comparison of outcomes related to maternal attachment and emotional health. The study focuses on women in their late pregnancy stages, specifically between 32 and 38 weeks gestation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* No verbal communication problems
* Primiparous pregnancy
* 32/0-38/0 weeks of gestation
* Having a single, viable foetus
* No psychiatric disorder
* No obstetric complications
* Absence of scar tissue or an obstacle to touch at the points of EFT application

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not wanting to continue the research
* Early labour

Where it's running

• Malatya Training and Research Hospital
  Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sinem Güven Santur, Msc
• Email: ysinemguven@gmail.com
• Phone: 00905424640068

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.