Improving mental health in postpartum mothers using Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction.
Impact of Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) on Postpartum Mothers' Mental Health.
This study is testing whether a new program that helps new mothers manage stress and improve their mental health can make them feel better after having a baby.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 68 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Tel Aviv University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tel Aviv) |
| Trial ID | NCT06490094 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on the mental health of postpartum mothers, recognizing the significant impact of pregnancy and childbirth on their well-being. It employs the Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction (IBSR) intervention, which helps participants identify and challenge stressful thoughts through a contemplative inquiry process. The goal is to equip mothers with skills for self-inquiry and stress management that can be integrated into their daily lives. The hypothesis is that this intervention will lead to improvements in mental health for mothers within two years of giving birth.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are mothers aged 18 to 45 who are within two years postpartum and do not have a history of mental disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of mental disorders or those who have been postpartum for more than two years may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the mental health and overall well-being of postpartum mothers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using similar mental health promotion interventions, indicating potential for success with this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers up to two years after giving birth, between the ages of 18 and 45 (at the time of birth), without a history of mental disorders or illnesses Exclusion Criteria: * Mothers with a history of illness or mental disorders * mothers who have passed more than two years since their last birth
Where this trial is running
Tel Aviv
- Tel Aviv University — Tel Aviv, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shahar Lev- Ari, PhD — Tel Aviv University
- Study coordinator: Shahar Lev- Ari, PhD
- Email: leva@tauex.tau.ac.il
- Phone: +972-3-6409040
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.