Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a remote therapy called Engage & Connect for new mothers with postpartum depression. The therapy aims to reduce depression by encouraging social activities with significant others, helping mothers feel happier and less isolated.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that participants either be off antidepressants or on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks, with no plans to change the dose in the next 10 weeks. Other psychotropic drugs are generally not allowed, except for a small amount of lorazepam.
Is psychotherapy safe for treating postpartum depression?
What makes Engage & Connect Psychotherapy unique for treating postpartum depression?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Engage & Connect Psychotherapy for postpartum depression?
Research shows that psychotherapy, including interpersonal and mother-infant focused therapies, is effective in reducing symptoms of postpartum depression. These therapies improve mother-infant interactions and are considered safe for breastfeeding mothers, making them a recommended first-line treatment.510111213
Who Is on the Research Team?
Nili Solomonov, PhD
Principal Investigator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for new mothers 4-12 weeks post-delivery who are experiencing postpartum depression, as indicated by a score of ≥10 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Participants should be either off antidepressants or on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks and speak English well. Those with severe psychiatric conditions other than certain anxiety disorders or specific phobias, using certain psychotropic drugs, or undergoing ongoing psychotherapy are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive the Engage & Connect psychotherapy or Symptom Review and Psychoeducation intervention remotely over 9 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Engage & Connect
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lead Sponsor