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Social Media-Based Parenting Program for Postpartum Depression
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Recruiting
Led By Rhonda Boyd, PhD
Research Sponsored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Women who screen positive for postpartum depression (score>9) on the EPDS at a participating pediatric practice
Children <8 months old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12-months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a parenting program combined with online depression treatment leads to more responsive parenting and improved child development compared to depression treatment alone.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking women over 18 years old with infants less than 8 months of age, who have internet access and a smartphone or tablet. They must show signs of postpartum depression as indicated by scoring more than 9 on the EPDS.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if a social media-based parenting program combined with an online depression treatment (MoodGym) can improve parenting responsiveness and benefit child language, socioemotional, and cognitive development compared to just treating depression alone.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-medical interventions like a social media-based program and online therapy, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or stress.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I scored over 9 on the EPDS, indicating postpartum depression.
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My child is younger than 8 months old.
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I have an infant who is less than 8 months old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 12-months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12-months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Changes in parent-child interactions
Secondary outcome measures
Acceptability of the online depression treatment program
Acceptability of the parenting program
Changes in parenting competence
+6 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Parenting Program + MoodGymExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
The social media-based parenting program consists of 8 weekly sessions using a Facebook platform with the following topics: depression psychoeducation and behavioral activation, infant temperament, play, feeding, safety, sleep, parent-child interactions, and shared book reading. Participants in the experimental arm will also be enrolled in the online depression treatment program, MoodGym.
Group II: MoodGym AloneActive Control1 Intervention
The MoodGym program is an evidence-based online cognitive behavioral treatment program that has been shown to be effective at reducing depression symptoms in a meta-analysis of 11 trials (g=0.36, 95% CI 0.17-0.56). Moodgym contains five modules with interactive exercises, workbooks, anxiety and depression quizzes, and downloadable relaxation audio files that can be completed online without therapist interaction.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Social Media-Based Parenting Program
2019
N/A
~80
MoodGym
2019
N/A
~120
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaLead Sponsor
708 Previous Clinical Trials
8,580,969 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Postpartum Depression
155 Patients Enrolled for Postpartum Depression
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,786 Previous Clinical Trials
2,689,677 Total Patients Enrolled
24 Trials studying Postpartum Depression
8,053 Patients Enrolled for Postpartum Depression
Rhonda Boyd, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia
4 Previous Clinical Trials
257 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Postpartum Depression
115 Patients Enrolled for Postpartum Depression
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You must be able to read and speak English.You can participate if you have a smartphone or tablet with internet access.I am a woman older than 18.I am a woman who can speak and read English.I was born before 35 weeks of pregnancy.I scored over 9 on the EPDS, indicating postpartum depression.My child is already getting help for developmental delays.My child has a condition that could delay their development.My child is younger than 8 months old.I have an infant who is less than 8 months old.I am older than 18 years.I have a baby who is younger than 8 months.I am under 8 months old.You have been screened for postpartum depression at a pediatric clinic, and your score on the EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) is higher than 9.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Parenting Program + MoodGym
- Group 2: MoodGym Alone
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there any opportunities to participate in this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is currently enlisting individuals for participation and was initially made available on October 24th 2022. 113 patients are being sought from a single site with the most recent update occurring on November 3rd 2022."
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How many study participants are taking part in this research?
"Affirmative. According to information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is open for recruitment. It was initially made available on October 24th 2022 and most recently updated November 3rd 2022, with the aim of enrolling 113 patients at a single site."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
New Jersey
What site did they apply to?
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
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