CBT Workshop for Postpartum Depression
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Public Health Nurses (PHN) received training to deliver a day-long Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-based workshop for treating postpartum depression (PPD). Participants in the study are randomly assigned to the treatment group (1-day CBT workshop) or control group (usual postnatal care). Data will be collected from all participants at baseline, 3 and 6 months later.The study will aim to determine if online day-long CBT-based workshops delivered by public health nurses can be added to treatment as usual to improve postpartum depression more than treatment as usual alone, iif the workshops are cost-effective, and if the workshops can stably improve depression, its common comorbidities and reduce adverse effects on the family.Hypotheses: Online 1-Day CBT-Based Workshops delivered by PHNs will be an effective (and cost-effective) way to stably improve PPD, its comorbidities, and reduce its adverse effects on the family.
Research Team
Ryan Vann Lieshout, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
McMaster University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals who are at least 18 years old, have a baby under one year of age, and can communicate fluently in English. It's specifically designed to help those suffering from postpartum depression (PPD). People with bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, or substance use disorders cannot participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants in the experimental group attend a 1-day online CBT-based workshop delivered by public health nurses, in addition to receiving usual care
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in postpartum depression and related outcomes at 3 and 6 months post-treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- 1-Day Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Based Workshop
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
McMaster University
Lead Sponsor