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

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Conditions studied: Postpartum Psychological Stress, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Maternal Health, Traumatic Birth

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07018765

Run by

Kader ATABEY

People needed

80

Starts

2026-01-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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)

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Malatya Education and Research Hospital — Malatya, Leave Blank, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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