RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07066631

The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Optimization Virtual Intervention Network

The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Optimization Virtual Intervention Network (MOVIN): Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Women's College Hospital

Enrollment

570 participants

Start Date

Oct 29, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pregnancy Depression Anxiety Postpartum

Summary

Depression, anxiety, and related disorders such as post-traumatic stress and obsessive compulsive disorder affect about 20% of pregnant and postpartum people. When not treated properly, these issues negatively impact not only affected people, but also their children's health and development. Only 1 in 5 receive adequate treatment, so identifying new system-wide approaches to reliably deliver recommended care to perinatal mental health patients all is a crucial health care priority. The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental health Optimization Virtual Intervention Network (MOVIN) is a scalable perinatal mental health platform building on the evidence-based Collaborative care delivery model. MOVIN's online platform allows patients to connect with a care coordinator to co-develop personalized treatment recommendations, in collaboration with their primary care clinician and a perinatal psychiatrist when needed; progress is tracked to re-evaluate.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a virtual (online) mental health support program for pregnant people and new parents in Ontario, Canada who are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety during pregnancy or within the first 6 months after having a baby. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are currently pregnant or have given birth or adopted an infant in the last 6 months - You scored above 10 on a standard postpartum depression screening tool (EPDS) - You have a primary care doctor or provider - You live in Ontario, Canada **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have an active substance use disorder, mania, or psychotic disorder - You have active suicidal thoughts or plans - You are planning to move out of Ontario during the study - You are currently in a collaborative mental health care program - You are unable to participate in English 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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Interventions

OTHEREnhanced Usual Care

Access to online resources and educational materials about general mental health, maternal mental health, depression and anxiety in the pregnancy and postpartum period, and an up-to-date listing of treatment services available in Ontario. These resources are maintained by the MOVIN study team.

OTHERMOVIN Care Platform

Virtual collaborative care intervention with a stepped care approach in which a care coordinator directs participants to one or more evidence-based virtual interventions as appropriate.

OTHEREnhanced Usual Care