Can talking therapy lower anxiety during planned C-sections?
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This study tests whether a special way of talking with patients before and during a planned C-section helps reduce anxiety. If you speak French and are having a planned C-section in Geneva, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a planned (not emergency) C-section at Geneva University Hospitals.
- You speak French without needing an interpreter.
- You are willing to join the study and sign a consent form.
- This study is only for people having their baby at Geneva University Hospitals.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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