An 8-week mindfulness program to help new mothers remember and feel better about childbirth
Official title: The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Birth Memory and Perception of Traumatic Birth: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Inonu University · NCT07018765 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course to see if it improves birth memory and reduces feelings of traumatic birth in women after a vaginal delivery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Inonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Malatya, Leave Blank) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07018765 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women who had a vaginal birth, are literate in Turkish, have no diagnosed psychiatric disorder, and have internet access and a smart device are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Women with a history of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, neonatal death, postpartum complications, diagnosed psychiatric disorders, or those unable to attend sessions or complete data collection may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a randomized controlled, pretest-posttest design enrolling 80 women who had vaginal deliveries at Malatya Training and Research Hospital between July and October 2025. Forty participants will take part in an 8-week MBSR program (first session face-to-face, remaining weekly sessions online, 60–90 minutes each) while 40 control participants receive no intervention. Outcomes are measured before and after the program using the Mindfulness Scale, the Birth Memory and Recall Scale, and the Traumatic Birth Perception Scale. Primary endpoints are changes in birth memory and traumatic birth perception scores, analyzed with t-tests and descriptive statistics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce distressing birth memories and lower perceptions of traumatic birth, improving postpartum mental well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Similar mindfulness programs have shown promise in reducing postpartum stress and improving maternal mental health, though applying MBSR specifically to birth memory and traumatic birth perception is less extensively studied.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women who have undergone a vaginal birth * Literate and able to understand Turkish * No diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Have access to internet and a smart device (for online MBSR sessions) Exclusion Criteria: * History of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or neonatal death * Complications during postpartum period in mother or newborn * Incomplete data collection or failure to attend MBSR sessions
Where it's running
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Malatya Education and Research Hospital
Malatya, Leave Blank, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kader Atabey
- Email: kader.atabey@inonu.edu.tr
- Phone: 05354682883
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.