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

NCT07018765 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: MBSR-BIRTH
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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

Keywords

Mindfulness; Postpartum Stress; Maternal Mental Health; Midwifery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Birth Memory Score

  Assessed by the Birth Memory and Recall Scale. Measures the quality and nature of the memory related to the childbirth experience.Assessed by the Birth Memory and Recall Scale (range 6-147). Higher scores indicate more vivid, intense, and emotionally charged birth memories. Items are rated on a 7-point Likert scale. Items 1, 3, and 11 are reverse scored.

  Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Perception of Traumatic Birth

  Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Other Outcomes (1)

• Change in Mindfulness Level

  Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Study Arms (2)

MBSR Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, including weekly 60-90 minute sessions covering mindful breathing, body awareness, emotion regulation, and stress management. The first session will be face-to-face, and subsequent sessions will be delivered online (Zoom).

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this group will receive routine postpartum care and no additional intervention.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) BEHAVIORAL

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.

MBSR Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Malatya Egitim Ve Arastirma Hastanesi: collaborator
• Kader ATABEY: lead

Study Sites (1)

Malatya Education and Research Hospital

Malatya, Leave Blank, 440000, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Birth Injuries

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities; Wounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mindfulness; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Central Study Contacts

KADER ATABEY

CONTACT

05354682883; kader.atabey@inonu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Inonu University

Model Details: Two-arm randomized controlled trial (MBSR vs. control)

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 4, 2025
• First Posted: June 12, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)