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Can mindfulness ease the emotional toll of IVF?

NCT ID NCT06799507

Symptom relief Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a mindfulness-based lifestyle support program can improve quality of life, healthy lifestyle habits, and mindfulness in women undergoing IVF treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the mindfulness program alongside their usual care, or just their usual care. The study measures changes in fertility-related quality of life, lifestyle, and mindfulness levels to see if the program offers meaningful benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mindfulness-based lifestyle support program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve emotional well-being and quality of life for women during IVF, potentially enhancing treatment experiences.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and results may not apply to all IVF patients. The program's benefits are uncertain, and it is not designed to directly improve IVF success rates.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 92 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary infertility, * Going to undergo IVF treatment, * Under 45 years of age, * Having a smart phone or computer Exclusion Criteria: * Participate in any program related to mindfulness * Prior mindfulness training * Knowing/doing mindfulness practices beforehand * Having any psychiatric disorder * Having any chronic disease * Disability (hearing/vision etc.) * Attending less than 80% of the trainings (missing more than 2 Mindfulness trainings) * Conception during research

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infertility disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fertility disorders Infertility (ivf patients)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dokuz Eylul University

    RECRUITING

    Izmir, İzmir, 35330, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Dokuz Eylul University

    RECRUITING

    Izmir, İzmir, 35330, Turkey (Türkiye)

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