Mindfulness intervention to improve breech baby turning success
Official title: Preparing Mothers for External Cephalic Version: a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Pregnant Women With a Baby in Breech Presentation
Run by Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven · NCT06768060 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a mindfulness program can help pregnant women with breech babies have a better chance of turning their babies and feel less pain after the procedure.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 148 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Eindhoven, North Brabant) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 27, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06768060 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pregnant women aged 18 and older with a breech presenting fetus who are planning to undergo external cephalic version.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not pregnant or do not have a breech presentation will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a short mindfulness-based intervention for pregnant women with a breech presentation who are undergoing external cephalic version (ECV). The study aims to determine if this intervention can enhance the success rate of ECV and reduce post-procedure pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the mindfulness intervention or standard care. The trial focuses on the psychological and physical aspects of the ECV process to improve outcomes for both mothers and babies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to higher success rates for turning breech babies and less pain for mothers during the procedure.
How similar studies have gone: While mindfulness interventions have shown promise in various medical contexts, this specific application in the context of external cephalic version is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women (18+y). * With a breech presenting fetus undergoing external cephalic version. * Dutch/English-speaking or understanding Dutch/English.
Where it's running
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Catharina Hospital
Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Simone MI Kuppens, MD, PhD
- Email: simone.kuppens@catharinaziekenhuis.nl
- Phone: 0031402399300
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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.