The Development and Initial Evaluation of a Web-based, Compassion-focussed Course for New Mothers

Canterbury Christ Church University0 sites272 target enrollmentSeptember 2016

ConditionsNew Mothers' Well-being

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: New Mothers' Well-being
Sponsor: Canterbury Christ Church University
Enrollment: 272
Primary Endpoint: Change from baseline at 6-weeks on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 8 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study examines the relationship between self-compassion and wellbeing in new mothers and whether an online self-help course for new mothers can help to improve their wellbeing and self-compassion.

Detailed Description

This study is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing an online self-help course ('Kindness for Mums') with a wait-list control. A battery of self-report measures will be administered online at baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 6) and at follow-up (week 12). Baseline data will also be used to examine the relationship between self-compassion and wellbeing.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 2016

End Date

May 11, 2017

Last Updated

8 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

Female

Investigators

Sponsor

Canterbury Christ Church University

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•New mothers (can be biological, adoptive or full-time foster mother)
•Able to complete baseline measures when infant aged 0-12 months
•Fluent in English
•Live in the United Kingdom
•Able to access the internet

Exclusion Criteria

•Experiencing suicidal ideation at the time of enrolment

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change from baseline at 6-weeks on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale

Time Frame: Post-intervention (i.e. 6-weeks after baseline)

Secondary Outcomes

Change from baseline at 6-weeks on the Self-Compassion Scale(Post-intervention (i.e. 6 weeks post baseline))
Change from baseline at 12-weeks on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale(12-weeks after baseline)
Change from baseline at 6-weeks on the Forms of Self-Criticising/Attacking and Self-Reassuring Scale(Post-intervention (i.e. 6 weeks post baseline))
Change from baseline at 6-weeks on the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21-item version(Post-intervention (i.e. 6 weeks post baseline))
Change from baseline at 12-weeks on the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21-item version(12-weeks after baseline)
Change from baseline at 12-weeks on the Self-Compassion Scale(12-weeks after baseline)
Change from baseline at 12-weeks on the Forms of Self-Criticising/Attacking and Self-Reassuring Scale(12-weeks after baseline)