ParentsNCT05413538
Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Delivered Via Instant Messaging on Parents' Wellbeing: A Randomized Controlled Trial and Investigation of Moderators
A study testing Mindfulness training in people with Parents and Stress, run by Chinese University of Hong Kong at 1 site in Hong Kong.
Trial summary
This research investigates the effects of mindfulness practice on mental wellbeing with the instruction recordings delivered via existing instant messaging applications, Whatsapp. The two-week mindfulness program targets parents with children in Secondary School or below. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteHong Kong
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2022to 28 Sep 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Parents with at least one child who is in Secondary School or below
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Winnie Wing-Sze Mak, Phd contact
Hong Kong1 site
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin
Winnie Wing-Sze Mak, Phd, (852)3943-6577
About this study
This research investigates the effects of mindfulness practice on mental wellbeing with the instruction recordings delivered via existing instant messaging applications, Whatsapp. The two-week mindfulness program targets parents with children in Secondary School or below. This research also explores how parenting and attachment styles moderate the intervention effects.
- Being tested
- Mindfulness training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness trainingBehavioural
The intervention recordings will teach the basic concepts of mindfulness through simple guided meditations with content supported by science. Each recording has the same format that included (1) a daily theme, (2) a meditation exercise echoing the theme, (3) a suggested exercise for practice, and (4) an invitation for participants to give a short response to their meditation experience at the end of the recording.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Experimental | The experimental group will be invited to listen to a 15-minute mindfulness instructional recording delivered daily through an instant messaging application and to practice accordingly for 14 consecutive days at their own choice of time and place. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness training |
| Waitlist control group | No intervention | The waitlist control group will only be required to complete the demographic information, pre, post experiment and follow-up questionnaires before they receive the mindfulness training intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Parental Stress Scale
The Parental Stress Scale was used to measure self-perceived stress specific to the parenting role. Parental Stress Scale was originally developed by Berry and Jones (1995) to measure parental feelings and experiences in terms of rewards, satisfaction, controllability, and stress. The minimum score was 0 and the maximum score was 64. A score of 0 represents lowest level of parental stress possible, whereas a score of 64 represents highest level of parental stress. Higher scores indicate worse outcome.
Measured: Change from Baseline Parental Stress Scale at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Scale
The 31-item Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting scale was adopted to measure parents' self-reported engagement in mindful parenting (Duncan, 2007). The minimum score was 0 and the maximum score was 155. A score of 0 represents lowest level of parental mindfulness, whereas a score of 155 represents highest level of parental mindfulness possible. Higher scores indicate better outcome.
Measured: Change from Baseline Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting scale at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Non-attachment to Self Scale
Non-attachment to Self Scale measures the absence of fixation on self-related concepts, thoughts and feelings, and a capacity to flexibly interact with these concepts, thoughts and feelings without trying to control them (Whitehead et al., 2018). The minimum score was 0 and the maximum was 49. The higher the score the more nonattached the participant. Higher scores indicate better outcome.
Measured: Change from Baseline Non-attachment to Self Scale at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Nonattachment Scale - Short Form
Nonattachment Scale measures an individual's release from mental fixations in a flexible, balanced way of relating to one's experiences without clinging to or suppressing them (Chio, Lai, \& Mak, 2018). The minimum score was 0 and the maximum was 48. The higher the score the more nonattached the participant. Higher scores indicate better outcome.
Measured: Change from Baseline Nonattachment Scale - Short Form at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Peace of mind
Peace of mind scale measures an individual's internal state of peacefulness and harmony (Lee et al., 2013).The minimum score was 0 and the maximum score was 35. Higher scores reflect higher levels of peace of mind. Higher scores indicate better outcome.
Measured: Change from Baseline Peace of mind Scale - Short Form at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Secondary outcomes (2)
The Experiences in Close Relationship Scale-Short Form
The Experience in Close Relationship Scale is a 12 item self-report adult attachment style questionnaire focused on close relationships (Brennan, Clark \& Shaver, 1998). It provides data on two continuous scales concerning the extent to which participants show attachment dimensions: anxiety and avoidance. The scale consists of 12 items which participants respond to on a seven-point scale. The minimum score was 0 and the maximum score for each scale was 72. The lower the score the more securely attached the participant. Higher scores indicate worse outcome.
Measured: Change from Baseline The Experiences in Close Relationship Scale - Short Form at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Training Scale
The Training Scale measures child-rearing items specific to the Chinese culture (Chao, 1994). The training scale covered two areas, "ideologies on child development and learning" (involving seven items) and "ideologies on the mother-child relationship" (involving six items). The minimum score was 0 and the maximum score was 65. The higher the score the more the participant pertains to chiao shun, or training.
Measured: Change from Baseline Training Scale at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Jun 2022
- Study start1 Jul 2022 (estimated)
- Primary completion28 Sep 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion28 Sep 2022 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ParentsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Chinese University of Hong KongThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Lam Lun Wai Doris, Chinese University of Hong Kong
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05413538
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SBRE(R)-21-039
- Status last verified
- Jun 2022
- First submitted
- 4 Jun 2022
- Last updated
- 15 Jun 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jun 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Delivered Via Instant Messaging on Parents' Wellbeing: A Randomized Controlled Trial and Investigation of Moderators
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05413538
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SBRE(R)-21-039
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong KongUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2022 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 28 Sep 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 28 Sep 2022 (estimated)
- First posted
- 10 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This research investigates the effects of mindfulness practice on mental wellbeing with the instruction recordings delivered via existing instant messaging applications, Whatsapp. The two-week mindfulness program targets parents with children in Secondary School or below. This research also explores how parenting and attachment styles moderate the intervention effects.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness trainingThe experimental group will be invited to listen to a 15-minute mindfulness instructional recording delivered daily through an instant messaging application and to practice accordingly for 14 consecutive days at their own choice of time and place. |
| Waitlist control group | No intervention | –The waitlist control group will only be required to complete the demographic information, pre, post experiment and follow-up questionnaires before they receive the mindfulness training intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Parents with at least one child who is in Secondary School or below
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness trainingThe intervention recordings will teach the basic concepts of mindfulness through simple guided meditations with content supported by science. Each recording has the same format that included (1) a daily theme, (2) a meditation exercise echoing the theme, (3) a suggested exercise for practice, and (4) an invitation for participants to give a short response to their meditation experience at the end of the recording. | Behavioural | Experimental Group |
Primary outcome
Parental Stress Scale
Time frame: Change from Baseline Parental Stress Scale at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
The Parental Stress Scale was used to measure self-perceived stress specific to the parenting role. Parental Stress Scale was originally developed by Berry and Jones (1995) to measure parental feelings and experiences in terms of rewards, satisfaction, controllability, and stress. The minimum score was 0 and the maximum score was 64. A score of 0 represents lowest level of parental stress possible, whereas a score of 64 represents highest level of parental stress. Higher scores indicate worse outcome.
Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Scale
Time frame: Change from Baseline Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting scale at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
The 31-item Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting scale was adopted to measure parents' self-reported engagement in mindful parenting (Duncan, 2007). The minimum score was 0 and the maximum score was 155. A score of 0 represents lowest level of parental mindfulness, whereas a score of 155 represents highest level of parental mindfulness possible. Higher scores indicate better outcome.
Non-attachment to Self Scale
Time frame: Change from Baseline Non-attachment to Self Scale at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Non-attachment to Self Scale measures the absence of fixation on self-related concepts, thoughts and feelings, and a capacity to flexibly interact with these concepts, thoughts and feelings without trying to control them (Whitehead et al., 2018). The minimum score was 0 and the maximum was 49. The higher the score the more nonattached the participant. Higher scores indicate better outcome.
Nonattachment Scale - Short Form
Time frame: Change from Baseline Nonattachment Scale - Short Form at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Nonattachment Scale measures an individual's release from mental fixations in a flexible, balanced way of relating to one's experiences without clinging to or suppressing them (Chio, Lai, \& Mak, 2018). The minimum score was 0 and the maximum was 48. The higher the score the more nonattached the participant. Higher scores indicate better outcome.
Peace of mind
Time frame: Change from Baseline Peace of mind Scale - Short Form at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Peace of mind scale measures an individual's internal state of peacefulness and harmony (Lee et al., 2013).The minimum score was 0 and the maximum score was 35. Higher scores reflect higher levels of peace of mind. Higher scores indicate better outcome.
2 secondary outcomes
The Experiences in Close Relationship Scale-Short Form
Time frame: Change from Baseline The Experiences in Close Relationship Scale - Short Form at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Training Scale
Time frame: Change from Baseline Training Scale at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jun 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Winnie Wing-Sze Mak, Phd contact
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mindfulness training in people with Parents and Stress, run by Chinese University of Hong Kong at 1 site in Hong Kong.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jun 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Hong Kong. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Lun Wai Doris Lam ((852)67706313, 1007627212@link.cuhk.edu.hk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Parental Stress Scale (time frame: Change from Baseline Parental Stress Scale at immediately after the intervention and two weeks after intervention). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Jun 2022.