Baby swimming to help new mothers with depression and attachment issues

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on using baby swimming as a therapeutic approach to address depressive symptoms and attachment difficulties in postpartum women. The study targets mothers who have recently given birth and are experiencing depression, aiming to enhance their emotional well-being and strengthen the bond with their infants. Participants will engage in swimming activities with their babies, which may promote positive interactions and alleviate feelings of inadequacy related to motherhood. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated through standardized assessments of depressive symptoms and attachment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Women who have

* given birth at full term
* are 18 years or older
* have a baby aged 3-7 months at the time of inclusion
* exhibit depressive symptoms according to the EPDS scale.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets)
* Known psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder
* Inability to communicate adequately in Swedish or English, or inability to read and complete digital questionnaires in Swedish or English.

Where it's running

• Uppsala University
  Uppsala, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Alkistis Skalkidou, PhD, MD
• Email: alkistis.skalkidou@kbh.uu.se
• Phone: +46 6110000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.