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Dads unite: new study tests peer support to beat baby blues

NCT ID NCT04813042

Symptom relief Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a 6-week group program called Working Out Dads (WOD) to see if it helps reduce mental health struggles in fathers of children aged 0-4. About 293 dads with mild to moderate distress will either join the WOD peer-support group or receive usual care. The goal is to see if talking with other dads in a structured setting can lower anxiety and depression symptoms.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

293 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2021

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be aged 18 years or older * Be biological or step-father, or male caregiver of a child aged 0-4 years * Be in regular weekly contact with the child, even if non-resident parent * Be sufficiently fluent in English to complete surveys and participate in the intervention * Have mental health difficulties above the symptomatic cut-point (score of 20+) on the K10. AND/OR • Have at least two risk factors for poor mental health/suicide including: (a) history of mental health difficulties; (b) relationship difficulties; (c) high work-related stress; (d) unemployment; or (e) have a child with sleep difficulties, a disability, chronic illness or other special health care need. Exclusion Criteria: * Has a severe mental health disorder - self reported psychosis, substance use dependency, prescribed anti-psychotic medication that may require more intensive mental health interventions and treatment * Has an overt indicator of family violence - self-reported intervention order or court case for family violence * Has child protection service involvement

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Conditions

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multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 Psychological Well-Being

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Mental health issue

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Murdoch Children's Research Institute

    Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia

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