Mindfulness during pregnancy: a new way to boost mental health and baby bonding?

NCT ID NCT05804838

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This trial tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program can help first-time pregnant women feel less depressed, improve their psychological well-being, and strengthen their attachment to their unborn baby. About 108 women in their first pregnancy, between 13 and 24 weeks along, will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or routine care. The program is delivered online via Zoom, with weekly sessions, and participants will fill out questionnaires before and after to measure changes.

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 delivered online over 8 weeks
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to support emotional health and bonding during pregnancy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all pregnant women. The program requires time and commitment, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Negotiating pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEPRESSION MATERNAL-FETAL RELATIONS MEDIATION PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate Umraniye Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Umraniye, 11340168, Turkey (Türkiye)

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