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Comparison Between a Mindfulness-Based Program and Standard Therapeutic Follow-Up During Pregnancy
Led by Universite Cote d'Azur · Updated on 2026-01-23
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
187 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a 6-week mindfulness meditation program in pregnant women, compared with a psychological support control program. Participants in the mindfulness arm will complete one instructor-led meditation session per week and five guided audio meditation sessions at home each week. The primary objectives are to determine whether the mindfulness program leads to: Reduced negative affect, including stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances during pregnancy. Increased positive affect, such as mindfulness skills, self-efficacy, happiness, and life satisfaction. Enhanced maternal-fetal attachment during pregnancy and improved maternal-infant attachment one month postpartum. Improved mother-infant interaction quality at 3 months postpartum. More secure infant attachment at 12 months. Better infant outcomes, including reduced crying intensity/duration at 1 and 3 months, and improved sleep quality at 12 months. Overall, the study evaluates whether the mindfulness program provides greater benefits than a standard parenting support intervention.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison Between a Mindfulness-Based Program and Standard Therapeutic Follow-Up During Pregnancy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Pregnant women between 12 and 28 weeks of gestation (3 to 7.5 months)
- Ability to speak and read French to understand study documents and complete questionnaires
- Willingness to participate and accept random assignment to a study group
You will not qualify if you...
- Loss of the baby during this pregnancy
- Participation in other prenatal support programs like prenatal yoga, haptonomy, sophrology, or mindfulness courses
- Severe or unstable psychiatric disorder
- Inability to understand French or complete study questionnaires
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Clara Beauvois Cabinet de psychologie
Mouans-Sartoux, France, 06370
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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