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Mindfulness may lift postnatal depression without pills

NCT ID NCT04332146

Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program could reduce depressive symptoms in new mothers. 70 women in Hong Kong with mild to moderate postnatal depression were split into two groups: one took the mindfulness course, the other received a booklet with general advice. Researchers measured depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life at the start, after 8 weeks, and 3 months later. The goal was to see if mindfulness offers a safe, drug-free way to help mothers feel better.

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Active substance
mindfulness-based program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-drug option to help new mothers feel better without medication side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 70 participants. The results may not apply to all women, and the benefit over simple education is uncertain.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

70 people

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Started

Nov 2017

Finished

May 2020

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Females aged from 18 and above * The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale cut-off score of \>=9 * At least 6 weeks, and up to one and half years after childbirth * Cantonese-speaking Chinese Exclusion Criteria: * Severe physical illness (myocardial infarction, hypertension, fracture, spinal problems in which yoga may be contraindicated), and seizure disorders. * Comorbid substance dependence * Women with psychotic depression, severe eating disorders, actively suicidal or obsessive-compulsive disorders * Known pregnancy * A history of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, brain trauma or organic brain disease, mental retardation, or antisocial personality disorder * Practice of mindfulness (in forms of Tai Chi, Qi gong or yoga etc.) more than twice a week during the previous three months.

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Conditions

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postpartum depression

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Postnatal depression

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Queen Mary Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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