Using nature sounds or virtual reality during the non-stress test for pregnant women
Official title: The Effect of Using Nature Sounds and Virtual Reality During the Non-Stress Test on Fetal Well-Being, Maternal Anxiety, Comfort, and Satisfaction
Run by Amasya University · NCT07512999 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether nature sounds or virtual reality during the non-stress test can reduce maternal anxiety and improve fetal well-being in pregnant people at 32 weeks or more.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Amasya University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amasya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07512999 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults 18+ with singleton, viable pregnancies at 32 weeks or beyond, without high-risk conditions or contraindications to virtual reality or nature-sound exposure.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with high-risk pregnancies or with conditions preventing use of the virtual reality device or nature sounds may not experience benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial assigns 150 pregnant participants to one of three groups: virtual reality, nature sounds, or standard care during the non-stress test. It aims to see whether these non-pharmacologic aids affect fetal well-being, maternal anxiety, comfort, and satisfaction during the NST. Participants must be 18 or older, have a singleton viable pregnancy at or beyond 32 weeks, and meet other health criteria. The study uses a randomized design to compare outcomes across groups and evaluates safety and tolerability of the interventions during NST sessions. The setting is a single center in Amasya, Turkey, led by Amasya University.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the interventions could reduce maternal anxiety during NST and improve the experience for pregnant people and their babies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous non-pharmacologic comfort strategies during obstetric monitoring have shown potential to reduce anxiety, but results are variable and this specific combination is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older * Being at 32 weeks of gestation or beyond * Having a healthy pregnancy * Having a singleton and viable pregnancy * Not using tobacco or alcohol * Having eaten at least two hours before the NST procedure Exclusion Criteria: * Having any communication impairment (language, vision, hearing, speech, etc.) * Having a physical or cognitive condition that prevents the use of the virtual reality application and nature sound Having a diagnosis of a high-risk pregnancy Having a diagnosis of a significant chronic (cardiac, renal, neurological, etc.) or psychiatric disorder (psychosis, neurosis, substance dependence, etc.) Having a multiple pregnancy Having a fetus with an anomaly Experiencing fetal distress requiring emergency intervention Having uterine contractions
Where it's running
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Amasya University Sabuncuoğlu Şerefeddin Training and Research Hospital, Amasya
Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elif KETEN EDİS, Assoc.Prof, PhD
- Email: elifketen05@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 358 211 50 05
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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.