Guided Imagery for Nausea and Well-Being in Pregnant Women

NCT07544095 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: GI-NVP-2024-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 106
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of a guided imagery-based psychoeducational intervention on nausea and vomiting severity and psychological well-being in pregnant women. The intervention includes structured psychoeducation and guided imagery sessions designed to promote relaxation, enhance symptom management, and improve overall well-being. Pregnant women in the first trimester experiencing nausea and vomiting were randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group received a four-session guided imagery-based psychoeducation program supported by home-based audio practice, while the control group received routine antenatal care. Outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention using standardized measurement tools.

Conditions

Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

Keywords

Guided Imagery; Psychoeducation; Pregnancy; Nausea and Vomiting; Psychological Well-Being; Non-pharmacological Intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Nausea and Vomiting Severity

  Nausea and vomiting severity will be assessed using the Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) scale. Higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.

  Baseline and after completion of the 4-session intervention (approximately 2 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Psychological Well-Being

  Baseline and after completion of the intervention (approximately 2 weeks)

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group received a guided imagery-based psychoeducational program consisting of four face-to-face sessions supported by daily home-based practice.

Behavioral: Guided Imagery-Based Psychoeducation

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group received routine antenatal care without any additional intervention.

Interventions

Guided Imagery-Based Psychoeducation BEHAVIORAL

A structured psychoeducational program based on guided imagery techniques, consisting of four face-to-face sessions aimed at reducing nausea and vomiting symptoms and improving psychological well-being. Participants were instructed to practice guided imagery daily at home using standardized audio recordings.

Experimental Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being 18 years of age or older
• Being in the first trimester of pregnancy (≤14 weeks)
• Experiencing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
• Having a singleton pregnancy
• Being able to read and understand Turkish
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Having a high-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa)
• Diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum
• Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder or receiving psychiatric treatment
• Having a condition that may prevent participation in guided imagery (e.g., hearing or cognitive impairment)
• Previous experience with guided imagery or similar psychological interventions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Inonu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Primary Health Care Center

Muş, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Nausea; Vomiting; Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms, Digestive; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Personal Satisfaction; Behavior

Study Officials

• Tuba Enise Benli

  Giresun University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Yeşim Aksoy Derya

  Inonu University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Kader Atabey

  Inonu University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Outcome assessors were blinded to group allocation to reduce assessment bias.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group received a guided imagery-based psychoeducational program, while the control group received routine antenatal care.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 9, 2026
• First Posted: April 22, 2026
• Study Start: April 26, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 15, 2024
• Study Completion: December 15, 2024
• Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)