Maternal depression (i.e., postpartum depression) Pregnancy and Childbirth Mild mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
Conditions
Interventions
Single-centre randomized controlled trial that compares an active treatment (therapist-assisted Online-CBT) to a non-active wait-list group using a between-subjects design
The intervention consists o
Sponsors
University of Regina (Canada)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Partipipants may take part in the prgoram if she: 1. Is a Saskatchewan resident and over 18 years of age 2. Reports symptoms of minor or major depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale greater than 10) 3. Has a child aged less than 1 year 4. Has access to a computer 5. Have basic experience with using the internet and email 6. Has a family physician or medical clinic to contact in the case of an emergency
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. More than minimal risk of self-harm or suicidality 2. Reporting psychotic or manic symptoms 3. Reporting a primary substance abuse problem 4. Symptoms are too minimal (less than 10 on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale )
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Measured pre-treatment (time 1), at 7-10 weeks (time 2, post-treatment for TAICBT participants), and at 14 weeks (time three, 4 weeks post-treatment for TAICBT participants). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 2. Parental Stress Index- Short Form 3. WHO-Quality of Life-BREF 4. Credibility/Expectancy Questionnaire 5. Therapeutic Alliance Questionnaire 6. Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire-Modified Measured pre-treatment (time 1), at 7-10 weeks (time 2, post-treatment for TAICBT participants), and at 14 weeks (time three, 4 weeks post-treatment for TAICBT participants). | — |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed