Brief Internet-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention for Parents in the Postpartum

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

138 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-06-03

Study Completion Date

2022-03-28

Brief Summary

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It is common for parents in the postpartum period (the first twelve months following childbirth) to experience psychological difficulties, particularly low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based intervention that aims to cultivate psychological flexibility; the ability to stay in contact with the present moment regardless of unpleasant thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations, while choosing one's behaviours based on values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is effective in reducing depression in the general population, including brief ACT interventions. However, the effectiveness of ACT interventions in the postpartum period is not yet fully established.

This study aims to investigate the feasibility (recruitment source, rate and attrition rate), acceptability (usability, usefulness and satisfaction) and the potential effectiveness (to inform the required sample size for a fully powered randomised control trial) of a four week internet-based ACT intervention for postpartum parents on depression.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Postpartum Depression

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Brief Online ACT Intervention

Intervention Condition: Participants in this arm will take part in a brief ACT intervention delivered online via Qualtrics across 4-weeks; one session per week. The first two weeks will focus on mindfulness, with participants being invited to practice formal (i.e. 3-minute breathing exercise) and informal mindfulness practices (e.g. mindful walking, mindful drink etc.) during the week. The final two weeks will focus on values, specifically supporting participants to identify their personal values and set goals relating to these values. Participants have up to 6 weeks to complete the 4-week intervention.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL