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
Active Locations (1)
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Canterbury Christ Church University
Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN1 2YG