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Effect of Partner-Conducted Fetal Heart Sound Measurement on Maternal and Paternal Attachment

NCT06965647 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2025-05-11

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Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of fetal heart sound (FHS) measurement performed by the partner on prenatal maternal and paternal expectations and attachment levels. A total of 120 couples (60 intervention, 60 control) participated in the study.

Conditions

  • Prenatal Attachment, Maternal Expectations, Paternal Involvement

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Partner-Conducted Fetal Heart Sound Measurement

Expectant fathers in the intervention group were trained in basic Leopold maneuvers and fetal heart sound measurement using a Doppler device. Under the supervision of a midwife, fathers located the fetus's back, applied gel, and measured the heart sound during prenatal visits at 28-32 and 33-38 weeks of gestation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Inonu University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-07-15
Primary Completion
2024-06-15
Completion
2024-09-02

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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