Pregnancy stress? new study tests emotional skills training for Moms-to-Be

NCT ID NCT06963801

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a special emotional skills program (DBT-P) can help pregnant women with high emotion dysregulation reduce stress and improve heart rate. One hundred women will either join the program or receive standard pregnancy support. Researchers will track changes in emotion regulation and heart rate over the course of pregnancy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

dialectical behavior therapy skills group (DBT-P)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help pregnant women manage stress and improve their emotional health.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants. It tests a behavioral program, so results may vary and may not apply to all pregnant women.

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