Can mindfulness calm pregnancy anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07757243

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Shenzhen Kangning Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether an 8-week group mindfulness program can reduce anxiety, depressive symptoms, and fear of childbirth in pregnant women. Participants at 20-30 weeks of pregnancy are randomly assigned to mindfulness sessions, group discussions, or standard health education. The study also explores how mindfulness may affect attention to pain cues in a subset of participants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Group mindfulness intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce anxiety and fear of childbirth in pregnant women, potentially improving maternal mental health.
What could go wrong: The trial is early and relies on self-reported outcomes; benefits may be modest or not generalize beyond the study setting. Mindfulness is generally safe but may not suit everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERINATAL ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shenzhen Kangning Hospital

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 518020, China

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