Online MBI for Families Affected by PPDA

NCT04617132 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: H20-01884
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of delivering clinical mindfulness groups for families affected with postpartum depression and anxiety (PPDA). Families with PPDA are a vulnerable population who already face challenges during the postpartum period, but now the Covid-19 era has brought extra challenges - lower availability of family members or support systems to help in person, older children at home as childcare facilities are closed, etc. Clinical mindfulness groups are now being run online to support this population, with the current barriers of having to stay at home. Through this study, we want to capture the challenges that both clinicians and participants might face using virtual platforms (e.g. technical difficulties), to see whether online delivery of clinical mindfulness groups is feasible.

Conditions

Postpartum Depression; Postpartum Anxiety

Keywords

Mindfulness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Feasibility

  Assessed via participant attendance and clinician survey about technological difficulties

  Weekly (Week 1-8)

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Acceptance & Satisfaction

  Week 8

• Relationship & Interactions

  Week 1, 4, 8, and Follow-up

• PHQ-9

  Week 1, 4, 8, and Follow-up

• GAD-7

  Week 1, 4, 8, and Follow-up

Other Outcomes (1)

• Demographics

  Week 1

Study Arms (1)

Online Mindfulness Group

Families with PPDA receiving evidence-based MBCT/MBSR intervention

Behavioral: MBCT/MBSR

Interventions

MBCT/MBSR BEHAVIORAL

This intervention teaches the practice of mindfulness - being aware of the present moment without judgement - to help reduce the emotional reactivity to thoughts and bodily sensations, which prevents downward spirals into depression, anxiety, or fear.

Online Mindfulness Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years+
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Invited from a tertiary mental health clinic

You may qualify if:

• Are able to read and write in English.
• Are in a cohabiting relationship - woman with PPDA and partner living together.
• Woman with PPDA has been diagnosed with MDD and/or GAD as per the DSM-5 criteria, up to 12 months postpartum.

You may not qualify if:

• Are younger than 19 years old.
• Women with PPDA assessed to currently have a substance use disorder, psychotic disorder, or suicidality.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• British Columbia Children's Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Reproductive Mental Health Program, BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Tabi K, Bhullar M, Fantu L, Shulman B, Dueck R, Hippman C, Ryan D, Stewart SE. Feasibility of online mindfulness-based interventions for families affected with postpartum depression and anxiety: study protocol. BMJ Open. 2022 Sep 7;12(9):e051935. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051935.

  PMID: 36691183 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression, Postpartum

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Puerperal Disorders; Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Depressive Disorder; Mood Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• S. Evelyn Stewart

  British Columbia Children's Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Fellow

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 30, 2020
• First Posted: November 5, 2020
• Study Start: October 20, 2020
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2023
• Study Completion: September 1, 2023
• Last Updated: February 14, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-02

Locations

CA (1)