CompletedNot Applicable

Psychoeducational Intervention to Reduce Depressive Symptoms and Strengthen Mother-Infant Bonding

Turkey (Türkiye)88 participantsStarted 2025-07-02

Plain-language summary

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention designed within the framework of the Watson Human Caring Model in reducing postpartum depressive symptoms and creating a stronger mother-infant bond. Specifically, it aims to investigate whether a person-centered approach based on the principles of Watson's caring science can significantly increase the psychological well-being of postpartum mothers and improve the quality of their relationship with their babies.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Women in their 20-35th week of pregnancy, * Volunteers, * Over 18 years of age, * Literate, * No visual, hearing or mental disabilities, * Having a healthy baby weighing over 2500 grams, * Being in the same environment with their baby after birth, * Having a healthy fetus on ultrasound will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * • Those diagnosed with depression or other mental illnesses by a physician, * Those taking medication for mental illness, * Women who have given birth prematurely, * Stillbirth, * Those who have not participated in more than one interview will not be included in the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Prenatal Attachment Scale

Timeframe: 1 day (first meeting during pregnancy)

Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale

Timeframe: 1 day (first meeting during pregnancy and at the fourth week postpartum)

Mother-Infant Attachment Scale

Timeframe: fourth week postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07062159

SponsorYasemin Ozhuner

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-19

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