Group Prenatal Care for Depression During Pregnancy
(EleVATE GC Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+3 other locations

Age: Any Age

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will provide high-quality, representative data on the capacity of Elevating Voices, Addressing Depression, Toxic Stress and Equity in Group Prenatal Care (EleVATE GC) to reduce perinatal depression, preterm birth, and low birthweight in African-American women. If findings from this study indicate that EleVATE GC is feasible and effective, this model could be implemented nationwide to help achieve mental and obstetric health parity for low-income women of color in the United States.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for African-American women who are pregnant, at high risk of postpartum depression, and under 18 weeks' gestation. They must be able to give informed consent, attend group prenatal visits, speak English or Spanish, and have a history that may increase their risk of depression. Women with multiple pregnancies or serious health issues are not eligible.

Inclusion Criteria

I am less than 18 weeks pregnant.

The fetus is considered to be a fetus at ≤16 weeks' gestation

I speak English or Spanish.

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Exclusion Criteria

You are carrying more than one baby at the same time.

I have a serious health condition that requires more care than a group can provide.

The fetus has a significant abnormality.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

EleVATE Group Care (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests EleVATE Group Care against Individual Prenatal Care to see if it can reduce perinatal depression and improve birth outcomes in low-income African-American women. Participants will either join the group care model or receive standard individual care.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Group Prenatal CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group prenatal care model

Group II: Individual Prenatal CareActive Control1 Intervention

Individual prenatal care