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Behavioral Intervention

Virtual Group Therapy for Postpartum Depression

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Darius Tandon, PhD

Research Sponsored by Northwestern University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be at least 16 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up we will examine parenting self-efficacy at 3- and 6-months post-intervention

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial seeks to evaluate a virtual PPD prevention intervention for immigrant Latinas, aiming to reduce maternal depression, prevent onset of PPD, and improve parenting self-efficacy. It could help more immigrant Latinas get mental health services and reduce negative consequences from PPD.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for pregnant immigrant Latinas or those with a child under 9 months old, who speak Spanish and are at least 16 years old. They must have mild depressive symptoms as indicated by specific scores on depression scales and access to a device for virtual sessions.

What is being tested?

The study tests the Mothers and Babies Virtual Group (MB-VG), an online group intervention based on cognitive-behavioral therapy aimed at preventing postpartum depression. Participants will either receive MB-VG or usual family support services to compare effectiveness.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a psychological intervention rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort discussing personal issues during sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 16 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ we will examine parenting responsiveness at 3- and 6-months post-intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~we will examine parenting responsiveness at 3- and 6-months post-intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and we will examine parenting responsiveness at 3- and 6-months post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives

Depressive episodes

Depressive symptoms

Parenting responsiveness

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Secondary study objectives

Anxiety symptoms

Behavioral activation

Decentering

+3 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Mothers and Babies Virtual Group InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Women randomized to the Mothers and Babies Virtual Group (MBVG) arm will receive the 10 session MBVG intervention. Sessions are delivered weekly or bi-weekly via Zoom, making 20 weeks the longest possible MB-VG cohort. Sessions were designed to last 60 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes for sessions including a Resource Advocate or pediatrician. Prior to the first session, a member of the research team will test Zoom connections with each participant. All MB-VG groups will be delivered in Spanish by a trained MB-VG facilitator, with a study team member available to provide tech support as needed. MB-VG sessions will be delivered in chronological order.

Group II: Usual Family Support ServicesActive Control1 Intervention

Women randomized to the usual family support services arm will receive family support services from the early childhood center in which they are enrolled but no MB-VG intervention.

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