Baby swimming to help new mothers with depression and attachment issues
BIDAP - Baby Swim As an Intervention for Depressive Symptoms and Lacking Attachment During the Postpartum Period
This study tests whether baby swimming can help new moms with depression feel better and build a stronger bond with their babies.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Uppsala University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Uppsala) |
| Trial ID | NCT06807801 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older who have given birth at full term and have a baby aged 3-7 months exhibiting depressive symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with multiple pregnancies, known psychotic or bipolar disorders, or those unable to communicate in Swedish or English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and mother-infant bonding of postpartum women experiencing depression.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of baby swimming is novel, other interventions targeting postpartum depression have shown varying degrees of success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Uppsala
- Uppsala University — Uppsala, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alkistis Skalkidou, PhD, MD
- Email: alkistis.skalkidou@kbh.uu.se
- Phone: +46 6110000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.