The MOTIVE (Multiparas Overcoming Childbirth Fear Through Intervention and Empowerement) Feasibility Trial

NCT ID: NCT05766202

Last Updated: 2024-06-11

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

19 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-04-27

Study Completion Date

2024-06-05

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to develop and pilot an intervention for the treatment of fear of childbirth for multiparas and to evaluate the feasibility of the intervention in the treatment of fear of childbirth in multiparas.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Fear of Childbirth Anxiety Depression

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Pilot intervention for multiparas with fear of childbirth

A group intervention with four meetings and one telephone call.

Group Type OTHER

An group intervention for multiparas with fear of childbirth

Intervention Type OTHER

The intervention consists of 4 group meetings, three during pregnancy and once after giving birth. It also includes a phone call.

Interventions

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An group intervention for multiparas with fear of childbirth

The intervention consists of 4 group meetings, three during pregnancy and once after giving birth. It also includes a phone call.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* over 18 years of age
* understands finnish language
* has self reported fear of childbirth
* is a multipara
* under 35 weeks pregnant
* willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

* openly psychotic
* at risk of suicide
* serious substance abuse problems
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role collaborator

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Kanta-Häme Central Hospital

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role collaborator

Tampere University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Laura Sandström

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Laura Sandström, MHSc

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Tampere University

Locations

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Kanta-Hämeen Keskussairaala

Hämeenlinna, , Finland

Site Status

Countries

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Finland

References

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Sandstrom L, Kaunonen M, Huhtala H, Aho AL. Evaluating a Group-Based Intervention Addressing Fear of Childbirth in Multiparous Pregnant Women: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study. J Adv Nurs. 2025 May 23. doi: 10.1111/jan.17073. Online ahead of print.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40405826 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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ETL-R22124H

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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