PregnancyNCT07510555
The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Applied to Nulliparous Pregnant Women
A study testing Intervention group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program) in people with Pregnancy, run by Amasya University.
Trial summary
Mindfulness-based stress reduction programs are among the effective methods that can contribute to managing anxiety during pregnancy, strengthening mother-fetus interaction, and supporting psychological well-being. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy
- What is being tested?
- Intervention group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program)
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2026to 31 Mar 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Be 18 years of age and older,
- Have at least a primary school graduate
- Not having given birth before
- Be between the 12th and 28th weeks of pregnancy,
- Have internet access
Who cannot join
- Having any communication problems (language, hearing, vision, speech, etc.),
- Having a diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy, or having a diagnosis of a psychiatric illness (depression, psychosis, etc.)
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Applied to Nulliparous Pregnant Women on Prenatal Anxiety, Fetal Health Concern, and Psychological Well-Being
Mindfulness-based stress reduction programs are among the effective methods that can contribute to managing anxiety during pregnancy, strengthening mother-fetus interaction, and supporting psychological well-being. In this context, this study will examine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on prenatal anxiety, fetal health concerns, and psychological well-being. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to pregnant women who have not previously given birth on prenatal anxiety, fetal health concerns, and psychological well-being.
Read the detailed description
Pregnancy is a multifaceted period in a woman's life requiring physical and mental adjustment. During this process, women, especially those experiencing their first pregnancy, may experience prenatal anxiety and fetal health concerns due to uncertainties surrounding the birthing process and fetal health. Inadequate management of this anxiety and stress can negatively impact psychological well-being. Increased anxiety levels can also affect a mother's perception of the pregnancy and her expectations regarding childbirth. This situation can pose risks to both maternal health and fetal development. Therefore, the importance of psychologically supportive and structured interventions during pregnancy is increasing. Mindfulness-based approaches help individuals recognize their emotions and thoughts without judgment and cope with stress more effectively. Accordingly, this study aims to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to nulliparous pregnant women on prenatal anxiety, fetal health concerns, and psychological well-being.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy
- Being tested
- Intervention group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program), Control group
- Keywords
- Pregnancy, Mindfulness, Well-being, Concerns
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Intervention group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program)Behavioural
Pregnant women will be informed about the study and, after obtaining their written consent, pre-tests will be administered. Then, women in the intervention group will receive a Mindfulness-based stress reduction program for 4 weeks, with two sessions per week. The program will cover topics such as the physiology of pregnancy and the fetus, physiological and psychological changes in the mother during pregnancy, fetal development, adaptation to the maternal role, the concept and foundations of mindfulness, mindfulness applications, the use of mindfulness in daily life, the mindfulness approach during pregnancy, stress management methods, and mindfulness, relaxation, and breathing exercises. The training sessions will be planned in a practice-based manner to encourage active participation. Mindfulness exercises will be practiced in the sessions, and participants will be given homework assignments to encourage the application of mindfulness skills to daily life. The trainings will be condu
Control groupBehavioural
The control group will receive routine care. No interventions will be performed. Final tests will be administered 4 weeks after the preliminary tests.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group | Experimental | Pregnant women will be informed about the study and, after obtaining their written consent, pre-tests will be administered (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, Fetal Health Anxiety Scale, Psychological Well-Being Scale). Then, women in the intervention group will receive a Mindfulness-based stress reduction program for 4 weeks, with two sessions per week. Four weeks after the pre-tests, post-tests (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, Fetal Health Anxiety Scale, Psychological Well-being Scale) will be administered to women in both the intervention and control groups. Receives: Behavioral: Intervention group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program) |
| Control group | Experimental | Pregnant women will be informed about the study and, after obtaining their written consent, pre-tests will be administered (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, Fetal Health Anxiety Scale, Psychological Well-Being Scale). The control group will receive no intervention. Four weeks after the pre-tests, post-tests (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, Fetal Health Anxiety Scale, Psychological Well-being Scale) will be administered to women in both the intervention and control groups. Receives: Behavioral: Control group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale
The Turkish validity and reliability study of the scale was conducted by Yazıcı et al. (2018). The scale consists of a total of 31 items and is a four-point Likert-type measurement tool. Items are scored with response options ranging from "never" to "always". Total scores above 16 indicate the presence of perinatal anxiety. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, it was determined that the scale consists of four sub-dimensions. These sub-dimensions include: general anxiety and specific fears, perfectionism and control, social anxiety, general anxiety and adjustment difficulties, and acute anxiety, separation, and trauma. In the reliability analyses of the scale, Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficients were reported as 0.90, 0.89, 0.86, and 0.87 for the sub-dimensions, respectively.
Measured: 4 week
Fetal Health Anxiety Scale
The validity and reliability study of the Turkish Fetal Health Anxiety Inventory was conducted by Gökbulut et al. (2024). This inventory aims to assess the anxiety levels experienced by pregnant women regarding the health of the fetus. The FSKE consists of 14 items in total, each containing four different statements to reflect the experiences of pregnant women. Scores obtained from the scale range from 0 to 42, with a higher total score indicating a higher level of fetal health anxiety. When the psychometric properties of the Turkish form of the scale were examined, it was observed that the internal consistency reliability was reported as Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.85.
Measured: 4 week
Psychological Well-Being Scale
The Turkish adaptation of the scale was carried out by Telef (2013). The scale items have a seven-point Likert-type structure ranging from "strongly disagree" (1) to "strongly agree" (7). All statements in the scale are positively structured. The total scores that can be obtained from the scale range from 8 if all items are answered with "strongly disagree", and from 56 if all items are answered with "strongly agree". Higher scores indicate that the individual has higher levels of psychological resources and strengths. As a result of the reliability analyses of the scale, the Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient was determined as 0.80.
Measured: 4 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Apr 2026
- Study start1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Mar 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PregnancyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This study has a randomized controlled experimental design
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Amasya University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- ELİF KETEN EDİS, Study director, Amasya University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07510555
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- M-tez
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 8 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Applied to Nulliparous Pregnant Women on Prenatal Anxiety, Fetal Health Concern, and Psychological Well-Being
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07510555
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- M-tez
- Conditions
- Pregnancy
- Keywords
- Pregnancy, Mindfulness, Well-being, Concerns
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Amasya UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction programs are among the effective methods that can contribute to managing anxiety during pregnancy, strengthening mother-fetus interaction, and supporting psychological well-being. In this context, this study will examine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on prenatal anxiety, fetal health concerns, and psychological well-being. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to pregnant women who have not previously given birth on prenatal anxiety, fetal health concerns, and psychological well-being.
Detailed description
Pregnancy is a multifaceted period in a woman's life requiring physical and mental adjustment. During this process, women, especially those experiencing their first pregnancy, may experience prenatal anxiety and fetal health concerns due to uncertainties surrounding the birthing process and fetal health. Inadequate management of this anxiety and stress can negatively impact psychological well-being. Increased anxiety levels can also affect a mother's perception of the pregnancy and her expectations regarding childbirth. This situation can pose risks to both maternal health and fetal development. Therefore, the importance of psychologically supportive and structured interventions during pregnancy is increasing. Mindfulness-based approaches help individuals recognize their emotions and thoughts without judgment and cope with stress more effectively. Accordingly, this study aims to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to nulliparous pregnant women on prenatal anxiety, fetal health concerns, and psychological well-being.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This study has a randomized controlled experimental design
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group | Experimental | Behavioral: Intervention group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program)Pregnant women will be informed about the study and, after obtaining their written consent, pre-tests will be administered (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, Fetal Health Anxiety Scale, Psychological Well-Being Scale). Then, women in the intervention group will receive a Mindfulness-based stress reduction program for 4 weeks, with two sessions per week. Four weeks after the pre-tests, post-tests (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, Fetal Health Anxiety Scale, Psychological Well-being Scale) will be administered to women in both the intervention and control groups. |
| Control group | Experimental | Behavioral: Control groupPregnant women will be informed about the study and, after obtaining their written consent, pre-tests will be administered (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, Fetal Health Anxiety Scale, Psychological Well-Being Scale). The control group will receive no intervention. Four weeks after the pre-tests, post-tests (Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale, Fetal Health Anxiety Scale, Psychological Well-being Scale) will be administered to women in both the intervention and control groups. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Be 18 years of age and older,
- Have at least a primary school graduate
- Not having given birth before
- Be between the 12th and 28th weeks of pregnancy,
- Have internet access
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Having any communication problems (language, hearing, vision, speech, etc.),
- Having a diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy, or having a diagnosis of a psychiatric illness (depression, psychosis, etc.)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program)Pregnant women will be informed about the study and, after obtaining their written consent, pre-tests will be administered. Then, women in the intervention group will receive a Mindfulness-based stress reduction program for 4 weeks, with two sessions per week. The program will cover topics such as the physiology of pregnancy and the fetus, physiological and psychological changes in the mother during pregnancy, fetal development, adaptation to the maternal role, the concept and foundations of mindfulness, mindfulness applications, the use of mindfulness in daily life, the mindfulness approach during pregnancy, stress management methods, and mindfulness, relaxation, and breathing exercises. The training sessions will be planned in a practice-based manner to encourage active participation. Mindfulness exercises will be practiced in the sessions, and participants will be given homework assignments to encourage the application of mindfulness skills to daily life. The trainings will be condu | Behavioural | Intervention group |
| Control groupThe control group will receive routine care. No interventions will be performed. Final tests will be administered 4 weeks after the preliminary tests. | Behavioural | Control group |
Primary outcome
Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale
Time frame: 4 week
The Turkish validity and reliability study of the scale was conducted by Yazıcı et al. (2018). The scale consists of a total of 31 items and is a four-point Likert-type measurement tool. Items are scored with response options ranging from "never" to "always". Total scores above 16 indicate the presence of perinatal anxiety. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, it was determined that the scale consists of four sub-dimensions. These sub-dimensions include: general anxiety and specific fears, perfectionism and control, social anxiety, general anxiety and adjustment difficulties, and acute anxiety, separation, and trauma. In the reliability analyses of the scale, Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficients were reported as 0.90, 0.89, 0.86, and 0.87 for the sub-dimensions, respectively.
Fetal Health Anxiety Scale
Time frame: 4 week
The validity and reliability study of the Turkish Fetal Health Anxiety Inventory was conducted by Gökbulut et al. (2024). This inventory aims to assess the anxiety levels experienced by pregnant women regarding the health of the fetus. The FSKE consists of 14 items in total, each containing four different statements to reflect the experiences of pregnant women. Scores obtained from the scale range from 0 to 42, with a higher total score indicating a higher level of fetal health anxiety. When the psychometric properties of the Turkish form of the scale were examined, it was observed that the internal consistency reliability was reported as Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.85.
Psychological Well-Being Scale
Time frame: 4 week
The Turkish adaptation of the scale was carried out by Telef (2013). The scale items have a seven-point Likert-type structure ranging from "strongly disagree" (1) to "strongly agree" (7). All statements in the scale are positively structured. The total scores that can be obtained from the scale range from 8 if all items are answered with "strongly disagree", and from 56 if all items are answered with "strongly agree". Higher scores indicate that the individual has higher levels of psychological resources and strengths. As a result of the reliability analyses of the scale, the Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient was determined as 0.80.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
ELİF KETEN EDİS study director
Amasya University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Intervention group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program) in people with Pregnancy, run by Amasya University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact ELİF KETEN EDİS, Assoc. Prof., PhD (+903582115005 ext. 4802, elifketen05@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (time frame: 4 week). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Apr 2026.