Mindfulness may ease depression and stress in parents of autistic kids
NCT ID NCT05877287
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program could lower depression, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness in parents of children with autism. 96 parents took part in weekly 60-minute group sessions. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can improve parents' mental well-being.
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 program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve mental health for parents of children with autism.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 96 participants, so results may not apply to all parents. The program requires weekly in-person sessions, which may not be practical for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Necmettin Erbakan Üniversity
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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