Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of an Online Mindfulness-based Course for New Mothers

Lead Sponsor:

Canterbury Christ Church University

Collaborating Sponsors:

University College, London

Conditions:

New Mothers Well-being

Mindfulness

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This research study is aiming to explore whether an online mindfulness programme is accessible and supportive for first time mothers who has a child who is less than 12 months old.

Detailed Description

This study is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing an online mindfulness based course (10ofZen) with a treatment as usual group (delayed 10ofZen course materials). Participants will be inform...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women who identify as a mother (Biological, adoptive, foster-carer or step-mum)
  • Have an infant under the age of 12 months at baseline measures
  • Sufficient English reading and listening abilities
  • Access to the internet via an electronic device (phone, tablet, laptop or computer)
  • Access to a mobile phone
  • No prior experience of parenting a baby (under 12 months of age)

Exclusion

  • Previous completion of a formal 8-week mindfulness course or current mindfulness/meditation practice
  • Currently pregnant
  • Severe levels of depression and/or anxiety as measured by 15+ point on the Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (NICE, 2011).
  • Suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm in the last two weeks
  • Currently experiencing symptoms of psychosis
  • Diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Bereavement within the last six months which they still feel affected by.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 13 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

112 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04674124

Start Date

December 13 2020

End Date

July 1 2021

Last Update

October 20 2021

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Canterbury Christ Church University

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN1 2YG