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Mindfulness may ease childbirth fear and boost confidence in first-time moms

NCT ID NCT07660471

Symptom relief Sponsor: Agri Ibrahim Cecen University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a four-week mindfulness program for first-time pregnant women to see if it can reduce fear of childbirth and increase self-confidence and self-compassion. Participants attend eight face-to-face sessions that include breathing, body awareness, and emotional coping techniques. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to improve emotional well-being during pregnancy.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mindfulness-based intervention (breathing, body awareness, self-compassion practices)
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a simple, drug-free way to help first-time mothers feel more confident and less fearful about childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 128 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The program requires time and commitment, and benefits may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 128 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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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: * Pregnant women aged 18 years and older * Primiparous women * Singleton pregnancy * Gestational age between 28 and 32 weeks * No known obstetric complications * Ability to read and understand Turkish * Attendance at the Pregnancy School of the Healthy Life Center * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent * Willingness to participate in the mindfulness-based intervention program Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancy * High-risk obstetric complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa) * Diagnosed severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder) * Substance or alcohol dependence * Previous participation in a structured mindfulness, meditation, or similar awareness-based program * Inability to attend intervention sessions regularly

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Childbirth self-efficacy Fear of childbirth Pregnancy Self-compassion

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Healthy Life Center Pregnancy School

    Ağrı, Turkey (Türkiye)

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