Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Birth Memory and Perception of Traumatic Birth

NCT07018765 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-04-09

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on birth memory and perception of traumatic birth among women who have undergone vaginal delivery. The study will be conducted between July and October 2025 at Malatya Training and Research Hospital. Participants in the intervention group will attend an 8-week MBSR program, while the control group will receive no intervention. Data will be collected using validated scales before and after the intervention. The primary outcomes are changes in birth memory and traumatic birth perception scores.

Conditions

  • Postpartum Psychological Stress
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
  • Maternal Health
  • Traumatic Birth

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

The MBSR program consists of eight weekly sessions, each lasting 60-90 minutes. The first session will be delivered face-to-face in the hospital, and the remaining sessions will be conducted online via Zoom. The program content includes mindful breathing, body scanning, stress management, emotional regulation, and interpersonal mindfulness exercises.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Malatya Egitim Ve Arastirma Hastanesi

    collaborator OTHER_GOV
  • Kader ATABEY

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-01
Primary Completion
2026-06-30
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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