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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Postpartum Depression

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Recruiting
Led By Ryan J Van Lieshout, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by McMaster University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Mothers or birthing parents, 18 years old, with an infant under 12 months of age at recruitment
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6-month (durability of intervention effects)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to investigate if an online 9-week group therapy led by public health nurses and individuals who have recovered from postpartum depression is more effective in treating postpartum depression when added to

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals experiencing postpartum depression. Participants should be new mothers who can access online therapy sessions and are currently receiving standard treatment for PPD. The study excludes those with severe psychiatric conditions or other factors that would interfere with group therapy.
What is being tested?
The trial tests a 9-week online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program co-led by public health nurses and peers recovered from PPD, alongside usual care. It aims to see if this improves outcomes over standard care alone, considering anxiety, parenting stress, social support, and infant temperament.
What are the potential side effects?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is generally low-risk but may include temporary increases in distress due to discussing difficult topics, potential privacy concerns with online groups, and reliance on technology which might not suit everyone.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am a mother or birthing parent over 18 with a baby under 12 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6-month (durability of intervention effects)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6-month (durability of intervention effects) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Major Depressive Disorder
Postpartum Depression
Secondary study objectives
EQ-5D-5L
Healthcare Resource Utilization Questionnaire
Infant Temperament
+5 more
Other study objectives
Assess Participant Satisfaction
Fidelity of Intervention Delivery
Personal Attributes
+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Online CBT GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the Intervention group will attend a 9-week online CBT group co-led by a Public Health Nurse and a Peer (individual who has recovered from PPD and received training to deliver the intervention) in addition to receiving usual care.
Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the No Intervention group will continue to receive treatment as usual (standard postnatal care). A list of resources will be emailed.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

McMaster UniversityLead Sponsor
918 Previous Clinical Trials
2,616,123 Total Patients Enrolled
13 Trials studying Postpartum Depression
3,156 Patients Enrolled for Postpartum Depression
Niagara Region Public HealthUNKNOWN
3 Previous Clinical Trials
597 Total Patients Enrolled
Ryan J Van Lieshout, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMcMaster University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
464 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Postpartum Depression
408 Patients Enrolled for Postpartum Depression
~113 spots leftby Jun 2027