The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training on Childbirth Fear, Pregnancy Stress, an… (NCT07548528) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training on Childbirth Fear, Pregnancy Stress, and Comfort in Primiparous Women
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of mindfulness-based self-compassion training provided to primiparous women on fear of childbirth, pregnancy stress, and comfort.
Research Hypotheses H1a: Mindfulness-based self-compassion training provided to primiparous women reduces fear of childbirth.
H1b: Mindfulness-based self-compassion training provided to primiparous women reduces pregnancy stress.
H1c: Mindfulness-based self-compassion training provided to primiparous women increases comfort.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women aged between 18 and 45, Women who are pregnant for the first time, Women who live with their partner, Women who are 28 weeks or older in pregna
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women with multiple pregnancies, Women with any communication disorder, Women with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, Women who have any health problems during pregnancy (such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, etc.) will be excluded from the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Description: Wijma Childbirth Expectation/Experience Scale Version A
Timeframe: Self-compassion training will be provided to primiparous women in six sessions to reduce fear of childbirth and pregnancy stress and increase comfort.