Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Women only

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 typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment148 (estimated)
SponsorCatharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Eindhoven, North Brabant)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 27, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 31, 2028
Study endsJanuary 31, 2028
Registry record updatedMarch 18, 2026
Trial IDNCT06768060 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

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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

  • Catharina Hospital
    Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.