CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Prenatal Attachment, Distress and Anxiety Levels in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2023-10-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the potential effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on prenatal attachment, distress, and anxiety levels among pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The study was conducted at Ankara Etlik City Hospital between October 2023 and 2024, and included 50 pregnant women with GDM, randomly assigned to an intervention group (n=25) or a control group (n=25). The MBSR program was implemented online for the intervention group, delivered in 8 sessions over 4 weeks.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, * Those whose pregnancy is between 24-34 weeks, * Those who can read and write in Turkish, and those who do not have hearing or speech problems, * Pregnant women who volunteered to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who could not complete the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program, * Pregnant women who gave birth while the study was ongoing.

What they're measuring

Change in Prenatal Attachment Inventory (PAI) scores

Timeframe: From pre-test (baseline) to 4 weeks post-intervention

Change in Prenatal Distress Questionnaire (NuPDQ) scores

Timeframe: From pre-test (baseline) to 4 weeks post-intervention

Change in State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S-T) scores

Timeframe: From pre-test (baseline) to 4 weeks post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06960109

SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-01

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in Prenatal Attachment Inventory (PAI) scores

Timeframe: From pre-test (baseline) to 4 weeks post-intervention

Change in Prenatal Distress Questionnaire (NuPDQ) scores

Timeframe: From pre-test (baseline) to 4 weeks post-intervention

Change in State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S-T) scores

Timeframe: From pre-test (baseline) to 4 weeks post-intervention