Short-Term Mindfulness Intervention for Anxiety and Maternal Attachment in NICU Mothers

ConditionsPostpartum Anxiety Postpartum Period Maternal Behavior Psychological Stress

Trial statusNot yet recruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexFemale

Age18-50

SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi

About this trial

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of a short-term mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on anxiety levels and maternal attachment in mothers whose infants are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). A total of 33 mothers will be recruited and assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a structured four-session mindfulness program, while the control group will receive standard care. Data will be collected using the Maternal Attachment Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The findings are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing anxiety and improving maternal-infant bonding during the postpartum period.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program
Behavioral
The intervention consists of a structured, short-term Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program tailored for mothers with infants admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The program includes four group-based sessions delivered over a defined period. Each session incorporates guided mindfulness practices such as breathing awareness, body scan, and present-moment attention exercises, along with supportive discussions aimed at enhancing emotional regulation, coping skills, and stress management. The content is adapted to address the specific psychological needs of postpartum mothers experiencing stress related to their infant's hospitalization. The intervention is delivered by a trained researcher who has completed formal MBSR training. No pharmacological or invasive procedures are involved. The program is designed to reduce anxiety levels and support the development of maternal-infant attachment during the postpartum period.

Treatment groups

66 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Group A: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Group B: Routine Care Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

Maternal anxiety levels

Changes in maternal anxiety levels will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Scores will be compared between the intervention and control groups to evaluate the effectiveness of the mindfulness-based intervention.

Time frame

5 weeks

Secondary outcomes

Maternal-infant attachment

Changes in maternal-infant attachment levels will be evaluated using the Maternal Attachment Scale. Scores will be compared between the intervention and control groups to determine the effect of the mindfulness-based intervention on strengthening maternal-infant bonding.

Time frame

5 weeks

Locations

This trial has no locations.

Sponsors and contacts

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Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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