Mindfulness program for first-time pregnant women
Official title: The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Applied to Nulliparous Pregnant Women on Prenatal Anxiety, Fetal Health Concern, and Psychological Well-Being
Run by Amasya University · NCT07510555 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program improves anxiety, fetal health concerns, and overall well-being for first-time pregnant women.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Amasya University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amasya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07510555 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pregnant women who are experiencing their first pregnancy, are 18 years or older, between 12 and 28 weeks gestation, and have internet access.
✕Probably not a fit
Women who have high-risk pregnancy, active psychiatric illness, or barriers to participation may not benefit from the program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study compares a mindfulness-based stress reduction program to standard care in nulliparous pregnant women between 12 and 28 weeks of gestation. Participants are randomly assigned to the mindfulness program or a control group. The program focuses on stress-reduction techniques, body awareness, and coping strategies to support psychological well-being during pregnancy. Outcomes include prenatal anxiety, concerns about fetal health, and overall psychological well-being. The study is conducted at Amasya University and affiliated hospital sites.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience reduced prenatal anxiety and improved well-being during pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Mindfulness-based interventions have shown benefits in related perinatal populations, though results can vary by setting and population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be 18 years of age and older, * Have at least a primary school graduate * Not having given birth before * Be between the 12th and 28th weeks of pregnancy, * Have internet access Exclusion Criteria: * Having any communication problems (language, hearing, vision, speech, etc.), * Having a diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy, or having a diagnosis of a psychiatric illness (depression, psychosis, etc.)
Where it's running
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Amasya University Sabuncuoğlu Şerefeddin Training and Research Hospital
Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: ELİF KETEN EDİS, Assoc. Prof., PhD
- Email: elifketen05@gmail.com
- Phone: +903582115005
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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.