Mindfulness may ease PMS and childbirth fears, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT07360197

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Aysel AKBENIZ Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether an 8-session online mindfulness program could reduce PMS symptoms, fear of childbirth, and improve psychological well-being in 126 women with PMS. Participants were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness group or a control group. The results will show if this drug-free approach is a helpful option for managing PMS-related distress.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage PMS symptoms and reduce anxiety about childbirth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by expectations. The intervention is behavioral, not a cure, and effects may not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

premenstrual tension Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FEAR OF CHILDBIRTH PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Inonu University

Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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