Adoptive parents try a web-based mindful parenting program
Official title: Adopting eMental Health IV: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial to Evaluate a Web-Based Mindful Parenting Post-Adoption Intervention
Run by University of Coimbra · NCT07534111 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A web-based mindful parenting program is being tested to see if it can help adoptive parents reduce stress and improve positive mental health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Coimbra Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Coimbra) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 20, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2027 |
| Study ends | August 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07534111 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adoptive parents of at least one child under 18, with an adoption decreed within the last 24 months, who have internet access and can read/write Portuguese.
✕Probably not a fit
Parents who do not have internet access, do not meet language requirements, or have a recent or ongoing other adoption process may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study tests a web-delivered mindful parenting program for adoptive parents within 24 months of adoption. Participants will use pAdoptMindful2Care@Web online to practice mindfulness skills aimed at reducing parenting stress and boosting positive mental health. The trial focuses on feasibility and preliminary signals of benefit, using self-reported measures and standard scales to gauge mood, stress, and parenting outcomes. Recruitment targets adoptive parents with internet access who speak Portuguese and meet other criteria, with outcomes informing future larger studies. No results are provided yet as the study is in early stages.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could make mindful parenting support more accessible to adoptive families, potentially reducing stress and supporting healthier parent-child relationships.
How similar studies have gone: Mindful parenting interventions delivered online have shown promise in other contexts, though this exact web-based format for post-adoption stress is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have at least one adoptive child aged under 18 years * Have an adoption decreed by the court less than 24 months ago * Have no other adoption process in progress * Have reading and writing abilities in the Portuguese language * Have regular access to the internet and electronic devices Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a severe mental disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, substance abuse, bipolar disorder). * Have previously participated in the face-to-face, group-based version of the programme (pAdoptMindful2Care)
Where it's running
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Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ana Luz Chorão
- Email: ana-lc@live.com.pt
- Phone: +351 239 851 450
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.