Mindfulness for NICU moms: a 4-Session fix for anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07520435

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a short mindfulness program can lower anxiety and improve bonding for mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). 66 mothers will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or standard care. The program includes four group sessions teaching breathing, body scan, and present-moment awareness.

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Active substance
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help mothers cope with stress and feel closer to their babies during a difficult NICU stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 participants. The mindfulness program is short (4 sessions), so benefits may be limited or not last long.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 66 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Mothers aged 18 to 50 years Mothers whose newborns are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Mothers of infants without congenital anomalies Mothers who have not previously participated in any mindfulness-based or psychological support program Mothers without cognitive impairment Mothers who are willing to participate voluntarily and comply with all study procedures Mothers who are able to communicate in Turkish Exclusion Criteria: Mothers who wish to withdraw from the study voluntarily Mothers whose infants are discharged from the NICU during the intervention period Mothers receiving MBSR or any other psychological therapy Mothers using psychopharmacological medication

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Stress, Psychological

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