Fear of ChildbirthNCT07345468
Fear of Childbirth, Birth Beliefs, Mode of Birth Preferences in Childbirth Preparation Classes
A study testing face-to-face childbirth preparation education and online childbirth preparation education in people with Fear of Childbirth and Beliefs About Childbirth, run by Kutahya Health Sciences University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Objective: The aim of this research study is to evaluate the fear of childbirth, birth beliefs, and mode of birth preferences in pregnant who participated in face-to-face and online childbirth preparation classes. Method: This research is a quasi-experimental study. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Fear of Childbirth, Beliefs About Childbirth, Mode of Birth
- What is being tested?
- face-to-face childbirth preparation education and online childbirth preparation education
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 58 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jul 2023to 15 Nov 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Women aged 18-45 years
- Nulliparous,
- First and singleton pregnancy,
- Between 20-32 weeks of gestation,
- Without any pregnancy-related risk factors,
- Who had not participated in any other childbirth preparation training,
- Had at least a primary education level, had no communication difficulties,
- Had access to and were able to use an internet-connected device with a camera.
Who cannot join
- Multiparous pregnant who had multiple pregnancies,
- Had any high-risk pregnancy symptoms,
- Were below the 20th week and above the 32nd week.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Kütahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, 43020
About this study
Official title: Fear of Childbirth, Birth Beliefs, Mode of Birth Preferences in Pregnants' Participating in Childbirth Preparation Classes: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Objective: The aim of this research study is to evaluate the fear of childbirth, birth beliefs, and mode of birth preferences in pregnant who participated in face-to-face and online childbirth preparation classes.
Method: This research is a quasi-experimental study. Pregnant will assign to two intervention groups, face-to-face, and online childbirth preparation classes. Data will collected twice, before (pre-test) and one-month after (post-test) the childbirth preparation training. The training will give face-to-face in the face-to-face classes group. The training will give online in the online classes group.
Read the detailed description
Teaching techniques such as presentation, question and answer, games, group discussion, and animation videos are used in the sessions. In addition, exercises such as massage, breathing, and relaxation exercises are practiced together.
- Conditions
- Fear of Childbirth, Beliefs About Childbirth, Mode of Birth, Childbirth Preparation Classes
- Being tested
- face-to-face childbirth preparation education, online childbirth preparation education
- Keywords
- Childbirth, Fear, Education, Nursing, Parturition, Pregnancy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
face-to-face childbirth preparation educationOther
Women in the face-to-face education group received face-to-face childbirth preparation classes.
online childbirth preparation educationOther
Women in the online group received online classes at the same time.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| face-to-face childbirth preparation classes | Other | The training was given face-to-face in the face-to-face classes group Receives: Other: face-to-face childbirth preparation education |
| online childbirth preparation classes | Other | The training was given online in the online classes group. Receives: Other: online childbirth preparation education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
fear of childbirth
Level of childbirth fear
Measured: before (pre-test) and one-month after (post-test) the childbirth preparation training
birth beliefs
Natural or medical birth beliefs
Measured: before (pre-test) and one-month after (post-test) the childbirth preparation training
mode of birth preferences
Preferred mode of birth
Measured: before (pre-test) and one-month after (post-test) the childbirth preparation training
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jan 2026
- Study start15 Jul 2023
- Primary completion15 Oct 2023
- Study completion15 Nov 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Fear of ChildbirthStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sevil Cicek Ozdemir, Kutahya Health Sciences University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07345468
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KutahyaHSUU
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Fear of Childbirth, Birth Beliefs, Mode of Birth Preferences in Pregnants' Participating in Childbirth Preparation Classes: A Quasi-Experimental Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07345468
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KutahyaHSUU
- Conditions
- Fear of Childbirth, Beliefs About Childbirth, Mode of Birth, Childbirth Preparation Classes
- Keywords
- Childbirth, Fear, Education, Nursing, Parturition, Pregnancy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Nov 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Objective: The aim of this research study is to evaluate the fear of childbirth, birth beliefs, and mode of birth preferences in pregnant who participated in face-to-face and online childbirth preparation classes.
Method: This research is a quasi-experimental study. Pregnant will assign to two intervention groups, face-to-face, and online childbirth preparation classes. Data will collected twice, before (pre-test) and one-month after (post-test) the childbirth preparation training. The training will give face-to-face in the face-to-face classes group. The training will give online in the online classes group.
Detailed description
Teaching techniques such as presentation, question and answer, games, group discussion, and animation videos are used in the sessions. In addition, exercises such as massage, breathing, and relaxation exercises are practiced together.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| face-to-face childbirth preparation classes | Other | Other: face-to-face childbirth preparation educationThe training was given face-to-face in the face-to-face classes group |
| online childbirth preparation classes | Other | Other: online childbirth preparation educationThe training was given online in the online classes group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Women aged 18-45 years
- Nulliparous,
- First and singleton pregnancy,
- Between 20-32 weeks of gestation,
- Without any pregnancy-related risk factors,
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Multiparous pregnant who had multiple pregnancies,
- Had any high-risk pregnancy symptoms,
- Were below the 20th week and above the 32nd week.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| face-to-face childbirth preparation educationWomen in the face-to-face education group received face-to-face childbirth preparation classes. | Other | face-to-face childbirth preparation classes |
| online childbirth preparation educationWomen in the online group received online classes at the same time. | Other | online childbirth preparation classes |
Primary outcome
fear of childbirth
Time frame: before (pre-test) and one-month after (post-test) the childbirth preparation training
Level of childbirth fear
birth beliefs
Time frame: before (pre-test) and one-month after (post-test) the childbirth preparation training
Natural or medical birth beliefs
mode of birth preferences
Time frame: before (pre-test) and one-month after (post-test) the childbirth preparation training
Preferred mode of birth
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jan 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing face-to-face childbirth preparation education and online childbirth preparation education in people with Fear of Childbirth and Beliefs About Childbirth, run by Kutahya Health Sciences University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
fear of childbirth (time frame: before (pre-test) and one-month after (post-test) the childbirth preparation training). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Jan 2026.