NCT06557200

A Virtual Support Intervention for Postnatal Well-being

Empowering Early Parenthood: A Digital Psychoeducational Support Intervention for Postnatal Well-being

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 1,400 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Postnatal depression (PND) and anxiety are significant public health concerns affecting a substantial proportion of new mothers worldwide. These conditions can have profound consequences for both maternal and infant well-being, including increased risk of 1. maternal morbidity 2. impaired parent-infant bonding 3. long-term developmental challenges for the child.

Detailed description

Despite the prevalence and impact of PND and anxiety, access to timely and effective mental health care for postpartum women remains limited, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Limited Research: There has been a historical underinvestment in mental health research in Pakistan, especially in maternal mental health. Cultural Stigma: Mental health issues, particularly postpartum depression, are often stigmatized, leading to underreporting. Data Infrastructure: Robust data collection and analysis systems for mental health are still developing in Pakistan The rationale for this study is grounded in the significant public health burden imposed by postnatal depression (PND) and anxiety, coupled with the limitations of traditional care models. Despite advancements in maternal and child health, postpartum mental health remains a neglected area in many countries, including Pakistan.

Conditions

• Postnatal Depression
• Mother-Infant Interaction

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Digital Infant- parents support	A virtual and in-person, personal and group-based intervention will be delivered-educational information on infant behavior and changes in interpersonal dynamics associated with parenting. Modules aimed at understanding and managing infant behavior include information on infant temperament. Personal support will be provided by face-to-face education and WhatsApp messages and videos. Group support will be provided by mothers and their partners or a support person group discussion.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-08-15
• Primary completion: 2025-07-15
• Completion: 2025-08-10
• First posted: 2024-08-16
• Last updated: 2024-08-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan