The effect of self-compassion education on depression in pregnant women

The effect of distance self-compassion education on depression in pregnant women

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20130812014333N174

Enrollment

Registered

2021-09-11

Start date

2021-09-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-01

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Conditions

Depression. Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: In addition to routine pregnancy care, the intervention group will receive 8 sessions (one session per week for 45 minutes ) of compassion-based training virtually through WhatsApp. In

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

20 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women 20-35 years old Gestational age 14-26weeks 3 depressive symptoms based on DSM5 Single pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of mental disorders History of infertility History of experiencing accidents over the past year

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depression. Timepoint: Before the intervention, end of the intervention, one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the Edinburgh Depression Inventory (EPDS):.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactBita Ashabi

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

bita.ashabi98@gmail.com+98 83 3826 6429

Outcome results

None listed

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