RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04223115

A Randomized Controlled Study of Digitalized Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Antenatal Depression

Randomized Controlled Trial of Digitalized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Telephone Coaching for Mothers Suffering From Depression During Pregnancy

Sponsor

University of Turku

Enrollment

634 participants

Start Date

Jun 10, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Antenatal Depression

Summary

The main objective of the current research project is to evaluate the effectiveness of the digitalized cognitive behavioral therapy program including telephone coaching for antenatal depressive symptoms. The participants are screened from the general population of pregnant women, as a part of the routine maternity health care check-ups. Mothers with depressive symptoms will be randomized into intervention group receiving guided digitalized treatment program or control group receiving education material about depression in digital form.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 55 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a digital (online or app-based) cognitive behavioral therapy program can help pregnant women in Finland or Sweden who are experiencing symptoms of depression during pregnancy (called antenatal depression). **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 12 and 22 weeks pregnant - You are experiencing symptoms of depression (score of 10 or higher on the EPDS depression screening tool) - You speak Finnish or Swedish fluently - You have access to a computer or smartphone with internet **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a history of psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, or psychotic depression - You are having active thoughts of suicide - You have severe substance use problems - You are currently in active psychotherapy - You are carrying multiple babies (twins, triplets, etc.) - You are already participating in another depression intervention study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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