Effectiveness of a relaxation session for anxious pregnant women.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Evaluation of a relaxation session introducing cognitive behavioural techniques in reducing general anxiety during pregnancy as well as pregnancy specific anxiety and labour related anxiety.
IRAS ID
191319
Contact name
Victoria Ross
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 2 days
Research summary
This study is a prospective matched cohort design with follow up. The treatment group will consist of women who attend a one off 3-hour relaxation session introducing Cognitive Behavioural techniques at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. This group is a part of preexisting care pathway and a course that women are routinely offered by their community midwives. Eligible women will be invited to complete outcome measures which will be completed at 3 time points: baseline, 2 weeks after intervention and 2 months’ post-partum (follow up).
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate whether a relaxation session introducing cognitive behavioural techniques is effective in reducing anxiety in pregnant women. Secondary aims include establishing if the session reduces pregnancy specific and labour specific anxiety. Further secondary aims include establishing if the session reduces medical intervention during labour and improves well being.
The University of Edinburgh is funding the research as it is a course requirement of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
REC name
East Midlands - Leicester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/EM/0196
Date of REC Opinion
21 May 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion