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Behavioral Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression During Pregnancy

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Waitlist Available
Led By Shahirose Premji, PhD, NP
Research Sponsored by Shahirose Sadrudin Premji
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
≥ 18 years old
Pregnant women at ≥ 22 weeks of gestation
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, an average of 12 months.
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Summary

This trial aims to see if a mental health program, adapted for Chinese immigrants in Canada, can help pregnant women. The program is based on the Thinking Healthy Program and is available through a mobile app.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Chinese immigrant pregnant women over 18 years old, living in Canada, who are at least 22 weeks pregnant and speak Mandarin. It's not suitable for those who don't meet these specific criteria.
What is being tested?
The study tests a mobile app delivering the Thinking Healthy Program (THP), which uses cognitive behavior therapy and behavioral activation to support mental well-being during and after pregnancy.
What are the potential side effects?
Since THP involves psychological support through an app, there may be no direct physical side effects; however, emotional discomfort or distress while engaging with therapy content could occur.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am pregnant and have reached or passed 22 weeks of gestation.
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I understand both spoken and written Mandarin.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, an average of 12 months.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion, an average of 12 months. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Acceptability of app-based THP
Adherence to intervention
Recruitment to study
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Secondary outcome measures
Effectiveness of app-based THP
Other outcome measures
Acculturation
Mother-infant relationship
Patient activation
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Adapted THP groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be invited to complete three modules relevant to the health and well-being of mothers and fetus/infants during the perinatal period, through an Android based app on their mobile device. In addition, each section incorporates the three healthy thinking steps to help the mother negotiate each of the three areas. After the introductory session, each session involves four tasks that mothers are required to complete. The tasks include 1) a review of the key message from the previous section, 2) a review of the mood chart, 3) engaging in the three steps to thinking healthy on the designated area for the section, and 4) practicing suggested activities between sessions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)OTHER_GOV
1,354 Previous Clinical Trials
26,460,469 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Postpartum Depression
1,188 Patients Enrolled for Postpartum Depression
Shahirose Sadrudin PremjiLead Sponsor
Shahirose Premji, PhD, NPPrincipal InvestigatorQueen's University
~33 spots leftby Jun 2025
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