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The Effect of Watching Cat Videos on Non-Stress Test Results And Stress Parameters in Pregnant Women
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
Pregnancy is a period in which women are physiologically and psychologically vulnerable, and the stress experienced can affect both maternal mental health and fetal well-being. The non-stress test (NST), used to assess fetal health in the final weeks of pregnancy, can cause anxiety in some women because it requires the mother to remain supine and immobile for extended periods. Prolonged testing or non-reactive results can also increase this stress. Therefore, simple methods are needed to reduce stress during NST. Humorous and cute content, especially animal videos, is known to promote positive emotions and psychological relaxation. This study evaluated the effects of watching cat videos during NST on stress levels and fetal physiological parameters in primiparous pregnant women.
Official title: The Effect of Watching Cat Videos on Maternal Stress and Fetal Well-being: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-01-25
Completion Date
2026-02-05
Last Updated
2026-02-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Group watching cat videos
The cat video, which will be shown to pregnant women as part of the study, will be implemented as an intervention to reduce participants' stress levels during the NST. The NST session takes approximately 20 minutes, and the video will be played for this duration. The content of the video will be carefully selected to create a relaxing and entertaining effect on the audience. Participants will begin watching the video immediately after connecting to the NST device and will continue to watch throughout the NST. This process aims to calm participants, reduce stress levels, and promote overall relaxation.
Non-Video Watching Group
Participants randomly assigned to the control group will also rest for 10 minutes in a private room and all initial measurements will be taken.
Locations (1)
Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)