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Mindfulness for moms: could it ease postpartum depression and strengthen baby bonds?

NCT ID NCT05830266

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tilburg University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a mindfulness program called 'Mindful with your Baby' for mothers with babies aged 5-9 months who have postpartum depression, anxiety, or stress. The program includes 8 group sessions where mothers practice mindfulness with their babies. Researchers will measure changes in mothers' mental health, mother-baby interactions, and brain synchrony between mother and infant.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mindful with your Baby group-based mindfulness intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to help new mothers with postpartum depression, anxiety, and stress while strengthening the bond with their baby.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to all mothers. The intervention requires time and commitment, and benefits may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 64 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2023

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women (18+y). * First antenatal visit \< 12 weeks. * Score above cut off on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), the anxiety subscale of the Symptom Checklist (SCL-90) and/or the Parental Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) at 8-10 weeks postpartum. * Dutch-speaking or understanding Dutch. Exclusion Criteria: * Gemelli pregnancy (or higher order pregnancy). * Known endocrine disorder before pregnancy (diabetes-I, Rheumatoid arthritis). * Severe psychiatric disease (schizophrenia, borderline or bipolar disorder). * HIV. * Drug or alcohol addiction problems. * Any other disease resulting in treatment with drugs that are potentially adverse for the fetus and need careful follow-up during pregnancy. * No access to the internet.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

postpartum depression

As listed by the trial registrant

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Parental stress Postpartum anxiety Postpartum depression

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tilburg University

    RECRUITING

    Tilburg, North Brabant, 5000 LE, Netherlands

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