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A Guided Self-Help Mindfulness Intervention for Postpartum Depression

A Guided Self-Help Mindfulness Intervention for Postpartum Depression

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500115720
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-12-30
Start date
2025-07-29
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Postpartum Depression

Interventions

Intervention group:The intervention was delivered via WeChat over four weeks, with each weekly module containing three components: (1) a 10–20 minute instructional mindfulness video recorded by the re
(2) self-guided practice using the free WeChat Mini Program "Meditation Planet"
and (3) a WeChat support group for experience sharing.
Control group:All participants receive routine care. Routine nursing is a routine part of the hospital's current nursing system. Specifically, it includes health education, including the distribution

Sponsors

Shiyan Taihe Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Aged >=18 years; (2) Being within one year of giving birth; (3) Meeting the specific baseline threshold score (score of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) =9); (4) Being in possession of cell phones, computers, and other devices with Internet access to receive online interventions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) had self-reported serious mental disorders (e.g., schizophrenia and bipolar disorder), physical illnesses (e.g., cancer and cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases), or current substance abuse or dependence; (2) Was undergoing other psychological interventions or had prior experience with mindfulness meditation; (3) Had suicidal ideation (EPDS score >=1 on item 10).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postpartum depression;Anxiety;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Mindfulness;Rumination;Worry;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYan Zhan

Department of Nursing, Shiyan Taihe Hospital

1459467708@qq.com+86 159 0728 0618

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026