Care4mommies: a compassion-based approach to support moms-to-be

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 project tests a compassion-focused intervention delivered alongside birth preparation courses for pregnant individuals in late second trimester. It uses a pilot cluster randomized design to assess acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effects on maternal compassion, well-being, and mother–baby bonding. The study is conducted in Portugal with pregnant participants who speak Portuguese and are not currently in another psychological treatment. Findings will inform the design of a larger, fully powered randomized trial.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* being between 26 and 33 weeks into a single-fetus pregnancy,
* being fluent in Portuguese

Exclusion Criteria:

* currently receiving another psychological intervention

Where it's running

• Portucalense University
  Porto, Porto District, Portugal Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lara N Palmeira, PhD — Portucalense University
• Study coordinator: Lara N Palmeira, PhD
• Email: larap@upt.pt
• Phone: +351 225 572 000

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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.