RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05585164

Engage & Connect: A Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression

Engage & Connect: A Novel Social Reward Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression

Sponsor

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Postpartum Depression

Summary

This randomized controlled trial compares a novel psychotherapy, Engage \& Connect, with a Symptom Review and Psychoeducation intervention, tailored to reduce postpartum depression. The study includes 9-weeks interventions, delivered remotely. It will examine changes in social isolation, processing of social rewards and depression severity over 9 weeks of treatment.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALE

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a psychotherapy program called "Engage & Connect" specifically designed for women experiencing postpartum depression — depression that occurs after having a baby. It is designed to be delivered remotely, making it accessible to new mothers. **You may be eligible if...** - You gave birth within the last 12 months - You are experiencing symptoms of depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score of 10 or higher) - You are not currently in antidepressant treatment, OR you have been on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks and don't plan to change it - You speak English proficiently - You are able to give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have active thoughts or plans to harm yourself - You are currently receiving regular psychotherapy - You have active substance abuse problems - You experienced severe complications with the pregnancy (like stillbirth or a baby with major medical issues) - You have a diagnosis of a serious psychiatric condition other than depression without psychosis or generalized anxiety Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALEngage & Connect (E&C)

Engage \& Connect, is a remotely-delivered extension of Engage psychotherapy. It is aimed to increase engagement in rewarding social activities and in turn, reduce postpartum depression. In each session, the therapist will work with the patient to develop "action plans" to pursue rewarding social activities of their choice with the goal of reducing social isolation.

BEHAVIORALSymptom Review and Psychoeducation (SRP)

SPR is a remotely-delivered intervention aimed to increase knowledge of postpartum depression and monitor mental health changes. In each session, the therapist will review the participant's symptoms and discuss information related to postpartum depression and changes after birth.