Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Resilience, Quality of Life, and Anxiety in Mothers of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Determining the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy on resilience, quality of life, and anxiety in mothers of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in Ahvaz.
Design
A randomized controlled trial with a control group, parallel groups, not blinded, on mothers of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in Ahvaz. Simple randomization was performed using a random number table. The sample size is 40 participants (20 in the intervention group and 20 in the control group).
Settings and conduct
The study is conducted in Ahvaz at a counseling center approved by the supervisor. Eligible mothers, after signing informed consent, are allocated to intervention and control groups using a random number table. MBSR group sessions are held weekly for 8 weeks (90 minutes each) at the same center. Questionnaires are completed at pre-test and post-tes
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Having at least one child with a confirmed diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Mother's age at least 20 years
Signing the informed consent form
Exclusion criteria:
Presence of active psychotic disorder or suicidal ideation in the mother during the past 6 months
Current substance or alcohol dependence in the mother
The child with ADHD has moderate to severe autism spectrum disorder
Intervention groups
Intervention group: Receives 8 weekly 90-minute group sessions of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy plus daily homework (15–20 minutes).
Control group: Waiting list; the intervention is also provided to this group after the study completion.
Main outcome variables
Primary outcomes: Resilience (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale), Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), Anxiety (Beck Anxiety Inventory). All outcomes are measured at pre-test and post-test.
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20260608069706N1
Registration date:2026-06-22, 1405/04/01
Registration timing:prospective
Last update:2026-06-22, 1405/04/01
Update count:0
Registration date
2026-06-22, 1405/04/01
Registrant information
Name
Hadis Khajeh
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 61 3334 8420
Email address
hadis.khajeh127@gmail.com
Recruitment status
recruiting
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2026-08-23, 1405/06/01
Expected recruitment end date
2029-10-22, 1408/08/01
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Resilience, Quality of Life, and Anxiety in Mothers of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Public title
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Resilience, Quality of Life, and Anxiety in Mothers of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Purpose
Supportive
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Having at least one child with a confirmed diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist
Child's age between 6 and 12 years
Mother's age at least 20 years
Exclusion criteria:
Presence of active psychotic disorder or suicidal ideation in the mother during the past 6 months
Current substance or alcohol dependence in the mother based on DSM-5 criteria
Age
From 20 years old to 50 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size:
40
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
This study was conducted as a parallel-group randomized controlled trial on mothers of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Ahvaz, Iran. Participants were allocated to two groups using simple randomization with the help of a random number table: the intervention group (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - MBSR) and the control group (waiting list).
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Research Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch
Street address
Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, 22 Bahman Boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran.
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
3733361349
Approval date
2026-04-30, 1405/02/10
Ethics committee reference number
IR.IAU.AHVAZ.REC.1405.105
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 code
F90
ICD-10 code description
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
Primary outcomes
1
Description
resilience
Timepoint
Outcome variables are measured at two time points including pre-test (one week before the start of the intervention) and post-test (one week after completion of the intervention sessions)
Method of measurement
Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale
2
Description
Quality of Life
Timepoint
Outcome variables are measured at two time points including pre-test (one week before the start of the intervention) and post-test (one week after completion of the intervention sessions)
Method of measurement
World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire
3
Description
Anxiety
Timepoint
Outcome variables are measured at two time points including pre-test (one week before the start of the intervention) and post-test (one week after completion of the intervention sessions)
Method of measurement
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention group: 8 weekly 90-minute group MBSR sessions including mindful breathing, meditation, body scan, group discussion, and stress management techniques, plus daily homework of 15–20 minutes. Conducted by a certified clinical psychologist.
Category
Rehabilitation
2
Description
Control group: Waiting list; no intervention during the study; intervention provided after study completion.
Category
N/A
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Nikan Counseling Center
Full name of responsible person
Roohangiz Soltani
Street address
Nikan Counseling Center, Noshin Complex, West 9th Street, Kianpars, Ahvaz, Iran.
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
3733361349
Phone
+98 61 5287 1400
Email
zeynabkhanfariii@gmail.com
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University
Full name of responsible person
Pejman Taghipour Birgani
Street address
Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, 22 Bahman Boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran.
City
Ahvaz
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
3733361349
Phone
+98 61 5287 1400
Email
P_taghipour@iauahvaz.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?