IRCT20240128060831N3 IRCT 2026-10-29 Tabriz University of Medical Sciences The effect of religion-based spiritual self-care education on fear of childbirth and pregnancy experience in pregnant women W-DEQ-A & PRAQ Effect of Religion-Based Spiritual Self-Care Education on Fear of Childbirth and Pregnancy Experience Among Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial 2026-11-21 anticipated 70 Pending https://irct.ir/trial/94339 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: Participants will be allocated to the intervention and control groups using block randomization (with block sizes of 4 and 6, and a 1:1 allocation ratio). Randomization will be stratified based on parity (primigravid and multigravid) and the severity of fear of childbirth (high fear and severe fear). The random allocation sequence will be generated using a computer-based Randomizer software. Allocation concealment will be ensured by an individual not involved in participant recruitment and data collection; the allocation sequence will be written on slips of paper and placed in sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes, which will be opened in order of participants’ entry into the study.”, Blinding description: Outcome assessors and the data analyst will be blinded to participants’ group allocation. N/A Fear of childbirth and pregnancy experience. Intervention group: Participants in this group receive routine prenatal care along with five 90-minute weekly sessions of religion-based spiritual self-care education conducted in groups of 6 to 8 participants.. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Individual participant data will not be made publicly available in order to protect confidentiality and privacy. De-identified data and study documents may be provided upon reasonable request, subject to approval by the principal investigator and compliance with ethical requirements. No information that could identify participants will be shared. When: 5years To whom: Qualified researchers who submit a reasonable request may access the de-identified data and study documents only after approval by the principal investigator and in compliance with ethical and confidentiality requirements. Identifiable participant information will not be shared. Conditions: De-identified data may be used only for research purposes related to maternal health, scientific analysis or re-analysis, and systematic reviews. Use of the data to identify participants or for commercial purposes is not permitted. Where to obtain: Requests for access to the de-identified data and study documents should be directed to the principal investigator, [full name], at [email address or telephone number]. Access is subject to the principal investigator’s approval and compliance with ethical and confidentiality requirements. How to obtain: Applicants must submit a written request to the principal investigator, specifying the purpose of the proposed use, the data required, and how confidentiality will be protected. The principal investigator will review the request for scientific and ethical appropriateness. If approved, the relevant de-identified data and study documents will be provided subject to agreed terms of use and compliance with ethical and confidentiality requirements. No identifiable participant information will be provided Comments: Data and study documents will be shared only in de-identified form. Requests will be reviewed individually, and access is subject to the principal investigator’s approval and compliance with ethical and confidentiality requirements. No information that could identify participants will be shared.