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New treatment option for Nutrition in Early Infancy
Official title Mindful Moms, Mindful Meals (MMMM) Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07282964
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training Postpartum (MB-EAT-P) program can improve infant feeding practices and maternal eating behaviors. Researchers will compare participants who receive the MB-EAT-P program immediately to those who receive it after an 8-week waitlist period.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 to 45, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age between 19 and 45 years.
- Have started or plan to start solid foods for their baby by the time of enrollment
- Have an infant aged 6 to 12 months
- Willing to participate in a recorded mealtime observation for the study
- Willing to complete an 8-week MB-EAT-P intervention, including homework assignments
You likely can't join if
- General
- Planning to move in the next two months
- Medically diagnosed with an active eating disorder (e.g., Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder)
- Diagnosed with an unmanaged chronic medical condition affecting diet (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, celiac disease, severe GI disorders, kidney...
- Diagnosed with unmanaged postpartum depression or anxiety
- Diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia with extreme fatigue or weakness
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 19 and 45 years.
- Have started or plan to start solid foods for their baby by the time of enrollment
- Have an infant aged 6 to 12 months
- Willing to participate in a recorded mealtime observation for the study
- Willing to complete an 8-week MB-EAT-P intervention, including homework assignments
- Have an infant born at or after 37 weeks of gestation.
- General
- Planning to move in the next two months
- Medically diagnosed with an active eating disorder (e.g., Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder)
- Diagnosed with an unmanaged chronic medical condition affecting diet (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, celiac disease, severe GI disorders, kidney disease, sleep apnea, PCOS)
- Diagnosed with unmanaged postpartum depression or anxiety
- Diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia with extreme fatigue or weakness
- Substance use disorder (e.g., alcohol or drug addiction)
- Cognitive impairments affecting memory, attention, or comprehension (e.g., dementia, brain injury)
- Following a strict formal diet or weight loss program
- Enrolled in a weight loss or mindfulness-based program in the past 12 months
- Recovering from major surgery or experiencing an acute medical crisis (e.g., bariatric surgery)
- Experiencing recent trauma or untreated PTSD
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 19 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.