Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression

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Recruiting

Led By Nili Solomonov, PhD

Research Sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) ≤ 1 SD below the mean score for patient's age and education

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, early treatment (week 3), mid-treatment (week 6) and post treatment (week 9)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial tests a remote therapy called Engage & Connect for new mothers with postpartum depression. The therapy aims to reduce depression by encouraging social activities with significant others, helping mothers feel happier and less isolated.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for new mothers 4-12 weeks post-delivery who are experiencing postpartum depression, as indicated by a score of ≥10 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Participants should be either off antidepressants or on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks and speak English well. Those with severe psychiatric conditions other than certain anxiety disorders or specific phobias, using certain psychotropic drugs, or undergoing ongoing psychotherapy are excluded.

What is being tested?

The study is testing 'Engage & Connect,' a new type of psychotherapy designed to help reduce postpartum depression. It involves 9 weeks of remote therapy sessions aimed at decreasing feelings of social isolation and improving how social rewards are processed, along with measuring changes in the severity of depression.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves psychotherapy rather than medication, traditional side effects associated with drugs may not apply. However, participants might experience emotional discomfort discussing personal issues during therapy sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My mental function test score is slightly below average for my age and education.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, early treatment (week 3), mid-treatment (week 6) and post treatment (week 9)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, early treatment (week 3), mid-treatment (week 6) and post treatment (week 9)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, early treatment (week 3), mid-treatment (week 6) and post treatment (week 9) for reporting.