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Mindfulness during pregnancy may ease stress and depression

NCT ID NCT05137925

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women at risk for psychological distress. 84 women participated, with some receiving MBCT and others getting usual care. The goal was to understand how MBCT works to improve well-being during pregnancy and after birth.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help pregnant women feel less stressed, anxious, or depressed.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 84 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also relies on self-reported feelings, which can be subjective.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

84 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * pregnancy between 12 and 30 weeks gestation * reporting at least mild psychological distress (based on self-report) * access to high-speed internet or cellular network access * located in the U.S. Exclusion Criteria: * current suicidal or homicidal ideation as assessed verbally during screening * symptom severity necessitating a higher level of clinical care * current psychosis * untreated mania * active substance abuse * lack of high-speed internet connection or cellular network access * planning to be traveling without access to internet for more than two weeks in the next 12 months

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Conditions

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postpartum depression pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Postpartum anxiety Postpartum blues Postpartum depression Postpartum sadness Pregnancy related Psychological distress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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