Effect of Music and Warm Foot Bath Therapy on Pregnancy-Related Anxiety, Blood Pressure and Quality of Life
A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Music Therapy and Warm Foot Bath Therapy on Anxiety, Blood Pressure, and Quality of Life in Low-Risk Primigravida Pregnant Women
Kırklareli University
144 participants
Jun 6, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Study Title: The Effects of Music Therapy and Warm Foot Bath on Pregnancy-Related Stress, Blood Pressure, and Quality of Life in Low-Risk Primigravida Women Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial investigates the impact of music therapy and warm foot bath therapy on pregnancy-related anxiety, blood pressure levels, and quality of life in low-risk primigravida pregnant women. Participants will be randomly assigned into four groups: music therapy, warm foot bath therapy, combined therapy, and control group. The interventions will be carried out for 2 weeks with pre- and post-assessments of anxiety and quality of life.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- years of age,
- Literate; able to make an informed decision to participate, communicate verbally, and sign a consent form
- Pregnant with a single, live fetus
- Have a smartphone
- Low-risk primigravida pregnant with a gestational age of 26 weeks or more
Exclusion Criteria15
- \- Having hearing impairment,
- Refusing to participate,
- Being illiterate,
- Having communication problems,
- Being hospitalized with severe preeclampsia,
- The newborn not surviving.
- Antepartum hemorrhage
- Preeclampsia,
- Gestational hypertension,
- Cervical insufficiency,
- Having pregnancy-related complications such as congenital fetal anomalies and intrauterine growth restriction diagnosed before 28 weeks of gestation or having multiple pregnancies;
- Having psychiatric disorders (known anxiety or depression, other illnesses),
- Having medical problems such as endocrine disorders (gestational diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction, etc.);
- Having assisted reproductive techniques (ART) such as in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer, or
- Pregnant women at risk of preterm birth will not be included in the study.
Interventions
The music therapy intervention consists of listening sessions using specially recorded handpan music, designed to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety in pregnant women. The handpan is a melodic percussion instrument known for its soothing and harmonic sound qualities. Participants will listen to a 30-minute handpan music recording at home, in a quiet and dimly lit room, while resting in a semi-fowler or left lateral position. The sound volume will be kept below 60 decibels to ensure comfort and prevent overstimulation. Sessions will be scheduled three times per week, in the morning and evening, over a two-week period. Before each session, participants will be reminded by phone and instructed to measure their blood pressure immediately prior to and at 0, 30, and 60 minutes after the music listening. The therapy aims to create a calming environment that encourages positive thoughts and bonding with the fetus.
The warm water foot bath therapy involves soaking the participant's feet in water heated to 37-40°C for 10-15 minutes per session. This therapy is designed to promote relaxation, improve peripheral circulation, and reduce anxiety symptoms. Participants will perform the foot bath in a safe and comfortable setting, ensuring water temperature is monitored with a thermometer before each session. After soaking, feet should be thoroughly dried to prevent slipping, and participants are advised to have a companion nearby when standing up to avoid falls. The intervention will be applied three times weekly, in the morning and evening, over a two-week period. Blood pressure measurements will be taken immediately before and at 0, 30, and 60 minutes after each session.
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NCT07064733