Mindfulness for NICU moms: a 4-Session fix for anxiety?
NCT ID NCT07520435
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.
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 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
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 66 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
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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