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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: New Mothers' Well-being
• Interventions: Other: Kindness for Mums

• Registration Number: NCT02778815
• Lead Sponsor: Canterbury Christ Church University

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.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2016-05-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2016-05-18
• Study First Posted: 2016-05-20
• Study Start: 2016-09
• Primary Completion: 2017-05-11
• Study Completion: 2017-05-11
• Status Verified: 2018-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-02-20
• Last Update Posted: 2018-02-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 272

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Kindness for Mums	Kindness for Mums	An online self-help course designed to promote self-kindness and self-compassion in new mothers

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from baseline at 6-weeks on the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale	Post-intervention (i.e. 6-weeks after baseline)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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