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NCT Number: NCT07344896

MBSR Effects on Aging Anxiety and Body Image

This study was designed to determine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on aging anxiety and body image among middle-aged women. The primary hypotheses to be tested are as follows:

H0a: There is no difference in the mean scores of the Aging Anxiety Scale between the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program and the women in the control group.

H0b: There is no difference in the mean scores of the Body Image Scale between the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program and the women in the control group.

H0c: There is no difference between the pre-intervention and post-intervention mean scores of the Aging Anxiety Scale among the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program.

H0d: There is no difference between the pre-intervention and post-intervention mean scores of the Body Image Scale among the women in the experimental group who receive the mindfulness-based stress reduction program.

The researchers will compare the experimental group with the control group in order to assess the effect of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program on aging anxiety and body image among middle-aged women.

Participants:

* They will attend an 8-session mindfulness-based stress reduction program. * They will participate in one silent mindfulness retreat session.

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Key information

Conditions

Body Image Middle Aged Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Age range

40 year–59 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

At least primary school graduate,
Being between 40-59 years old,
Living in Çumra district center,
Being open to communication and cooperation

Exclusion criteria

Those with chronic illnesses (self-report)
Foreign nationals Those with psychiatric illnesses (self-report) Those with physical disabilities and limited mobility

Treatment and study plan

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Behavioral

Following application to the center, the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program will be implemented starting from the scheduled date. The program will last a total of 8 weeks, with one session per week, each session lasting approximately 2 hours. At the end of the 6th week, one day will be designated as a "day of silence," during which a 6-hour session will be conducted.

The 8-week program is structured around the themes of aging anxiety and body image. During the day of silent awareness (after the 6th week), the 6-hour silence period will include body scan practices, mindful walking, and breathing meditation. The aim of this silent retreat day is to deepen participants' internal awareness.

Primary outcomes

Change in Aging Anxiety Score as Measured by the Aging Anxiety Scale for Middle-Aged Women

Time frame: Baseline and immediately post-intervention (8 weeks)

Aging anxiety will be assessed using the Aging Anxiety Scale for Middle-Aged Women, a self-report questionnaire consisting of Likert-type items. The outcome will be evaluated as the mean change in total scale score from baseline to immediately post-intervention. Higher scores indicate higher levels of aging anxiety.

Secondary outcomes

Change in Body Image Score as Measured by the Body Image Scale

Time frame: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Body image will be assessed using the Body Image Scale, a self-report instrument measuring individuals' perceptions and attitudes toward their own bodies. The outcome will be evaluated as the mean change in total scale score from baseline to post-intervention. Higher scores indicate a more positive body image.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

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CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 543 242 0280

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

KTO Karatay University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Aging Anxiety and Body Image in Middle-Aged Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2027
First posted: Jan 15, 2026
Registry last updated: May 19, 2026

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