451 Participants Needed

CBT Workshop for Postpartum Depression

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RV
Overseen ByRyan Van Lieshout, MD, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: McMaster University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

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

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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

I have a baby who is under 12 months old.
Fluent in written and spoken English

Exclusion Criteria

Current substance use disorder
Current psychotic disorder
I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks
1 visit (virtual)

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

1 day
1 visit (online)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in postpartum depression and related outcomes at 3 and 6 months post-treatment

6 months
2 visits (virtual)

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • 1-Day Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Based Workshop
Trial Overview The study tests if a single-day Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) workshop led by Public Health Nurses can improve PPD symptoms more effectively than usual care alone. Participants will be randomly placed into two groups: one attending the CBT workshop and the other receiving standard postnatal care.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Online 1-Day CBT-Based WorkshopExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants assigned to the treatment arm will attend a day long CBT-based workshop delivered online by two trained public health nurses in addition to receiving usual care.
Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention
Participants assigned to the control arm will continue to receive standard postnatal care from their healthcare providers.

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McMaster University

Lead Sponsor

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