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NCT Number: NCT07667920

The Effect of Affirmation During Non-Stress Test on Pain, Anxiety, Fear, and Stress

This study will examine whether positive affirmations used during the Non-Stress Test (NST) can help reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress in pregnant women. The NST is a routine test used during pregnancy to assess fetal well-being. In this randomized controlled study, 90 pregnant women will participate. Some participants will repeat affirmation statements during the NST, while others will receive standard care. Pain, anxiety, fear, and stress levels will be measured before and after the NST. The goal of the study is to understand whether affirmations can make the NST experience more comfortable for pregnant women.

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Key information

Conditions

Pregnancy Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Fear Mental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Stress

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Esenler Maternity and Child Diseases Hospital

Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Pregnant women admitted to the clinic for the Non-Stress Test
  • Pregnant women between 32 and 41 weeks of gestation
  • Turkish citizens
  • Women aged 20 to 35 years
  • Women who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide informed consent
  • Women who have emptied their bladder immediately before the NST
  • Women who have eaten at least two hours before the NST

Exclusion criteria

  • High-risk pregnancy, such as preeclampsia or multiple pregnancy
  • Inability to read and write Turkish
  • Any health problem in the mother or fetus
  • Known psychiatric disorder

Treatment and study plan

Affirmation Practice During Non-Stress Test

Behavioral

Pregnant women in the affirmation groups will repeat positive affirmation statements during the Non-Stress Test. The affirmation practice will be applied during the NST procedure to support relaxation and reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress.

Primary outcomes

  1. Anxiety Level

    Time frame: Before and immediately after the Non-Stress Test

    Anxiety level will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory before and after the Non-Stress Test. Higher scores indicate higher anxiety levels.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Affirmation During Non-Stress Test on Pain, Anxiety, Fear, and Stress: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: NST-AFFIRMATIO

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 25, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 25, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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