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Effectiveness of Problem Management Plus (PM+) intervention for perinatal depression: a randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of Problem Management Plus (PM+) intervention for perinatal depression: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400083324
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-04-22
Start date
2024-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Perinatal depression

Interventions

Routine care group:The routine care group received 5 weeks of pregnancy health counselling and mental health care provided by general nurses in the obstetrics department.
PM+:The PM+ group will receive PM+ intervention on top of usual care.

Sponsors

Wuhan University School of Nursing
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Age = 18 years; (2) Between 12 and 28 weeks of gestation; (3) Single pregnancy; (4) No active termination of pregnancy planned; (5) Antenatal care and delivery at the recruiting hospital; (6) An Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score of =10 (if the EPDS score is =13, the suitability of the pregnant woman for enrolment should be determined); (7) Be able to understand the questionnaire of this study; (8) Voluntary participation in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Presence of suicidal ideation or behaviour; (2) Functionally impaired individuals with severe organic diseases unsuitable for enrolment; (3) Presence of severe mental disorder or cognitive impairment (e.g., severe intellectual disability, dementia); (4) Persons with substance or alcohol dependence or abuse within the past 6 months; (5) Persons with PM+ treatment experience or concurrent involvement in other psychological interventions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pregnancy Anxiety Questionnaire;Perceived Stress Scale;Insomnia Severity Index;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChen Xiaoli

Wuhan University School of Nursing

846730310@qq.com+86 189 9560 0467

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026