Mindfulness program for improving mother-infant bonding
Mother-infant Connection Strategy Program: Impact on Psychological Distress and Mother-infant Bonding in Women
This study is testing if an online mindfulness program can help pregnant women feel less stressed and bond better with their babies.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 142 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06237088 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the long-term effects of an online mindfulness-based program aimed at reducing psychological distress and enhancing mother-infant bonding among women. It compares the outcomes of participants in two experimental groups who engage in mindfulness training against a control group. The study employs a randomized controlled trial design with healthy, singleton pregnant women, utilizing statistical analysis to assess the efficacy of the interventions. The goal is to determine if mindfulness practices can significantly improve mood symptoms and strengthen the mother-infant connection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy, singleton pregnant women over 18 who can read and speak Chinese fluently.
Not a fit: Patients with complicated or high-risk pregnancies or those taking medication for mental illness may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve mental health and bonding experiences for mothers and their infants.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with mindfulness interventions in similar populations, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects were at the age over 18 * Could speak and read Chinese fluently * Willing and be ale to attend the education program Exclusion Criteria: * Taking medication for diagnosing mental illness * With complicated or high-risk pregnancies
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Wan-Lin Pan — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wan-Lin Pan, PHD — assistant professor
- Study coordinator: Wan-Lin Pan, PHD
- Email: wanlimp@gmail.com
- Phone: 886-2-28227101
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.