IRCT20110228005931N6 IRCT 2018-09-18 Islamic Azad University Of ayatollah Amoli The effect of supportive counseling on anxiety of pregnant women with preterm labor Study of the effect of supportive counseling on anxiety, stress, and perceived control of pregnant women with preterm labor 2018-05-22 anticipated 60 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/33194 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: An independent statistician to research team will be allocates the participants based on simple random method using website www.random.org and an allocation ratio of 1: 1 to two groups of intervention and control. 2 Preterm labor. Intervention 1: Intervention group: The participants of this group receive combination of standard medical care for preterm birth with individual supportive counseling by a trained psychologist. The aim of the counseling is reduction of the fears and concerns of the patient with supportive counseling techniques. Also, the participants practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and progressive relaxation three times a day . Supportive counseling sessions are consisted of 6 sessions per hour for 6 consecutive days. If the patient discharges during the study, the counseling is provided by a telephone conservation. Intervention 2: Control group: Participants receive standard medical care for preterm birth. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is There is no more information