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An Online Self-compassion Intervention for Anxiety and Depression in Fathers of Infants: A Feasibility Study

NCT07077759 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-04-27

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Summary

To investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of an online mindfulness and self-compassion intervention for the mental health in fathers experiencing paternal perinatal depression (PPD).

Conditions

  • Postpartum Depression (PPD)

Interventions

OTHER

Online self-compassion intervention

Participants in the intervention group will receive five consecutive weekly sessions, with each session lasting 2 hours (totaling 10 hours). Each session will include an introduction, guided exercises, group discussions and home practice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hong Kong Metropolitan University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-01
Primary Completion
2026-01-31
Completion
2026-10-31

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Study Locations

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