An adapted brief intervention with perinatal mothers misusing substances: A randomised feasibility pilot study in task-sharing at Mowbray Maternity Hospital

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Early Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202405833441169

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-03

Start date

2024-09-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Relapse Prevention Oriented Motivational Interviewing plus Activation and Commitment Therapy RPMIACT

Conventional Care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Currently attending routine visits at Mowbray Maternity Hospital (MMH) • 18 = years of age. • Able to attend seven sessions (3 assessment sessions plus four intervention sessions). • Self-reported verbal fluency in English or Afrikaans.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • = 18 years of age. • Unable to communicate fluently in English or Afrikaans. • Currently receiving treatment (psychological/pharmacological) for SUD. • Have a diagnosis or meet criteria for bipolar disorder, suicidality, homicidality, schizophrenia (including current and/or history of psychosis), cognitive or intellectual impairment and antisocial personality disorder.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome is to establish effectiveness in reducing substance use amongst perinatal mothers who misuse substances.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary outcome is to establish the effectiveness of improving associated health outcomes amongst perinatal mothers who misuse substances.	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactAmy Sabrina Adams

Snr Lecturer UCT

amy.adams@uct.ac.za+27798877322

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026