PATH Program for NICU Parent Mental Health
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The objective of this study is to develop and pilot test a telehealth-based mental health screening and engagement program that supports parents as their infants transition home from the NICU. The program will use a stepped-care approach to screen parents for depression, anxiety, and PTSD; provide a brief behavioral intervention to those who screen as having at least a low risk of these conditions; and provide a warm hand-off to community mental health services for those at medium to high risk.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is the PATH Program for NICU Parent Mental Health safe for participants?
The available research does not provide specific safety data for the PATH Program or its variations like MATCH or PATH 2.0. However, the studies focus on mental health support for parents in the NICU, which generally involves non-invasive interventions like peer support and mental health screenings, suggesting a low risk of harm.12345
How is the PATH treatment for NICU parent mental health different from other treatments?
What data supports the effectiveness of the PATH treatment for NICU parent mental health?
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for parents transitioning from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to home, who may be at risk of depression, anxiety, or PTSD. It's designed to help those with at least a low risk of these conditions and provide further support for those with medium to high risk.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Telehealth-based mental health screening and engagement program using a stepped-care approach
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for mental health outcomes and engagement with community services
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- PATH
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Collaborator
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator