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Cellphone Access for Lowered Maternal Anxiety and Stress in Cesarean Sections
Sponsor: Beirut Arab University
Summary
This study looks at whether allowing mothers to use their personal cellphone during a planned cesarean section (C-section) under spinal anesthesia can reduce stress and anxiety and improve their overall birth experience. During a cesarean section under spinal anesthesia, the mother is awake, which can sometimes cause feelings of anxiety or stress. Women taking part in this study will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will be allowed to use their cellphone freely during the surgery, while the other group will follow the usual hospital practice, which does not allow cellphone use in the operating room. All medical care, anesthesia, and surgical procedures will be exactly the same for both groups. The study will measure mothers' anxiety levels before surgery, during the operation, and within 24 hours after delivery using simple questionnaires. Mothers will also be asked about their satisfaction with their birth experience. In addition, the study will assess stress levels of a close family member (such as a partner) shortly after the delivery. Participation in this study is voluntary and involves minimal risk. Allowing or not allowing cellphone use does not affect medical care in any way, and participants may withdraw at any time without any impact on their treatment. The results of this study may help hospitals improve patient-centered care and make cesarean deliveries a calmer and more positive experience for mothers and their families.
Official title: Personal Cellphone Use During Elective Cesarean Section Under Regional Anesthesia and Its Psychological Impact on Maternal Anxiety, Stress and Satisfaction Levels: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
82
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2026-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Cell Phone Use
Participants assigned to this experimental arm will be allowed unrestricted use of their personal mobile phone during elective cesarean section performed under spinal anesthesia. Cellphone use is permitted throughout the intraoperative period and may include texting, voice or video calls, provided that use does not interfere with surgical sterility, patient monitoring, or clinical care. All anesthetic, surgical, and perioperative management will otherwise follow standard institutional protocols and will be identical to the control arm.
Locations (1)
Hammoud Hospital University Medical Center (HHUMC)
Sidon, Lebanon