RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06610552

Powerly - Science-based Digital Intervention Preventing Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Real-life Implementation Randomized Clinical Trial Assessing Effectiveness of Powerly - Science-based Digital Intervention Preventing Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Sponsor

Marta Marciniak

Enrollment

140 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Stress Postpartum Anxiety Postpartum Depressive Disorder

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if the Powerly app can help prevent postpartum depression and anxiety in healthy pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the Powerly app reduce postpartum depression and anxiety? * Does it improve emotion regulation and maternal bonding with a child? Researchers will compare two groups: one using the Powerly app and the other receiving care as usual (CAU) to see if the app leads to better mental health outcomes. Participants will: * Use the Powerly app for four weeks (if in the intervention group). * Complete mental health assessments before the study, after four weeks, and six weeks postpartum.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a digital app called Powerly designed to help prevent postpartum depression and anxiety in pregnant women. The app delivers science-based psychological techniques during the third trimester to build mental resilience before the baby arrives. The study is conducted in German-speaking countries. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 24 and 32 weeks pregnant - You own an iPhone - You speak and understand German well enough to use the app **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a high-risk pregnancy - You have a history of substance abuse or psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia - You are currently receiving in-person psychotherapy - You are participating in another clinical trial or intervention at the same time Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPowerly

Powerly is a mental well-being mobile app, in which pregnant women can track their mood and level of stress, and receive personalized psychological modules to increase their mental health and well-being. By integrating evidence-based content and cognitive behavioral techniques with insights from pregnant and postpartum individuals and health professionals, Powerly offers a comprehensive psychological support including reappraisal, mental imagery, gratitude, mindfulness, self-efficacy and behavioral activation exercises.

Locations(1)

University of Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland

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