Mandala art therapy for reducing fear before C-section
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing mandala art therapy (a type of creative coloring) before your C-section can help reduce your fear and lower your stress hormone levels. It is designed for women with high-risk pregnancies who are having a planned cesarean.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are expecting one baby (not twins or more) and are between 37 and 42 weeks pregnant
- You have a high-risk pregnancy condition (such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, or low amniotic fluid)
- You are scheduled for a planned cesarean section (C-section)
- You do not have a psychiatric disorder, communication problems, or active mouth sores
- You are not taking corticosteroid medications or have conditions that affect stress hormones
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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