Mindfulness may ease traumatic birth memories
NCT ID NCT07018765
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program can improve how women remember their childbirth and reduce feelings of trauma. About 80 women who had a vaginal birth will either take the program or receive no extra support. The goal is to see if mindfulness can make birth memories less distressing.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
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- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women who have undergone a vaginal birth * Literate and able to understand Turkish * No diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Have access to internet and a smart device (for online MBSR sessions) Exclusion Criteria: * History of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or neonatal death * Complications during postpartum period in mother or newborn * Incomplete data collection or failure to attend MBSR sessions
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Locations
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Malatya Education and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGMalatya, Leave Blank, 440000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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