An Online Self-compassion Intervention for Anxiety and Depression in Fathers of Infants: A Feasib… (NCT07077759) | Clinical Trial Compass
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An Online Self-compassion Intervention for Anxiety and Depression in Fathers of Infants: A Feasibility Study
Hong Kong40 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language 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).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* aged 18 years or above
* the biological father who is expecting or the biological father of infants within 24 months old
* experienced mild to moderate anxiety (5 ≤ GAD ≤14) or depression symptoms (5≤ PHQ ≤ 19)
* sufficient comprehension of Cantonese
* currently live in Hong Kong
* able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* currently experiencing psychosis
* having an intellectual disability
* experiencing current suicidal ideation
* participation in a similar study or received similar services in the past year
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Paternal perinatal depression
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 2 months.
2
Anxiety
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 2 months.