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Effect of Spiritual-Based Clinical Hypnotherapy on Maternal Anxiety and Infant Weight Gain
Sponsor: Hasanuddin University
Summary
This randomized controlled study evaluates whether spiritual-based clinical hypnotherapy can reduce anxiety among breastfeeding mothers and whether changes in maternal anxiety are associated with infant weight gain. The study includes 50 breastfeeding mothers with infants aged 0-6 months who have mild to moderate anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving spiritual-based clinical hypnotherapy or a control group receiving guided spiritual care without hypnotherapy. The intervention is provided twice weekly for eight weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45-60 minutes. Maternal anxiety is assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) before and after the intervention, while infant weight is measured at baseline and after a two-month follow-up period. The study is conducted at three primary healthcare centers in Bone District, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Official title: Effect of Spiritual-Based Clinical Hypnotherapy on Maternal Anxiety and Infant Weight Gain Among Breastfeeding Mothers: A Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2026-10-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Spiritual-Based Clinical Hypnotherapy
Spiritual-based clinical hypnotherapy delivered by a certified therapist twice weekly for eight weeks. Each session lasts approximately 45-60 minutes and consists of relaxation induction, therapeutic suggestions for anxiety regulation, and guided dhikr.
Guided Spiritual Care
Guided dhikr without hypnotherapy, facilitated by an experienced religious practitioner, twice weekly for eight weeks.
Locations (1)
Watampone Primary Health Center and Biru Primary Health Center in urban areas, and Bajoe Primary Health Center in a coastal area
Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia