Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	115400
Country	China

Category	Psychology, Social
Manuscript Type	Clinical Trials Study
Article Title	Efficacy evaluation of an affectionate touch-based psychological intervention program for in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer patients: A controlled trial
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Wen-Feng Zeng, Qing Zhang, Xiao-Ran Wang, Zhang-Yang Xu, Chen-Wei Huang, Qin-Qin Zhang, Hong-Li Yan and Yun-Xia Wang
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Corresponding Author	Yun-Xia Wang, Department of Nautical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Naval Medical University, No. 800 Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China. cloudywang66@163.com
Key Words	Affectionate touch; In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer; Stress buffering effect; Marital relationship; Anxiety; Depression
Core Tip	This study aimed to examine the efficacy of a culturally adapted, affectionate touch-based psychological program for couples undergoing IVF-ET in Shanghai, China. These results underscore the potential of affectionate touch as a low-cost, accessible adjunct to routine IVF-ET care, addressing both psychological and physiological challenges faced by infertile couples. The intervention aligns with neurobiological and stress-buffering mechanisms, suggesting its role in mitigating treatment-related stress and fostering relational resilience.
Citation	Zeng WF, Zhang Q, Wang XR, Xu ZY, Huang CW, Zhang QQ, Yan HL, Wang YX. Efficacy evaluation of an affectionate touch-based psychological intervention program for in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer patients: A controlled trial. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-17 12:10
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-17 12:10
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-24 11:55
Return for Revision	2025-11-24 11:55
Revised	2025-12-07 15:20
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-12-10 10:58
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-15 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-15 08:58
Articles in Press	2026-01-15 08:58
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