Parenting Intervention for Postpartum Depression
(MInD Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but if you are receiving ongoing active treatment with psychotropic medications from a mental health specialist, you may not be eligible to participate.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Perinatal Collaborative Care for postpartum depression?
Research shows that the Perinatal Collaborative Care model improves depression screening and treatment recommendations, and it helps reduce the impact of negative birth events on postpartum depression, especially among women with lower income. Additionally, it has been effective in reducing racial disparities in depression care and increasing access to treatment for women in rural areas.12345
Is the Parenting Intervention for Postpartum Depression safe for humans?
The available research on the collaborative care model for perinatal depression, which includes various forms of parenting interventions, does not report any specific safety concerns for humans. These studies focus on improving access to care and treatment recommendations, suggesting that the interventions are generally considered safe.12345
How is the Parenting Intervention for Postpartum Depression treatment different from other treatments?
The Parenting Intervention for Postpartum Depression uses a Perinatal Collaborative Care model, which is a team-based approach integrating behavioral health into perinatal care, and includes Promoting First Relationships-Brief (PFR-Brief) to enhance mother-infant interactions. This approach is unique because it addresses both mental health and parenting skills, and is designed to be accessible even in rural areas through video-delivered sessions.12356
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a parenting intervention+usual care compared to usual care on postpartum depression and other mental health and parenting outcomes, as well as the feasibility and acceptability of the parenting intervention.
Research Team
Amritha S Bhat, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
University of Washington
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking pregnant women aged 18 or older, who are between 13-24 weeks into their pregnancy and have a depression score (EPDS) of 10 or higher. They must be able to send and receive text messages.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either the MInD intervention or usual collaborative care starting in the second trimester of pregnancy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for mental health and parenting outcomes postpartum
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Perinatal Collaborative Care
- Promoting First Relationships-Brief
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Washington
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator