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

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

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07667920

Acronym

NST-AFFIRMATIO

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-25

Start date

2025-11-10

Completion date

2026-05-05

Last updated

2026-06-25

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Conditions

Anxiety, Fear, Pain, Pregnancy, Stress

Keywords

Non-Stress Test, Pregnancy, Pain, Fear, Randomized Controlled Trial

Brief summary

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.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALAffirmation Practice During Non-Stress Test

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.

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

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

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Anxiety Level	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.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jun 26, 2026