Anxiety is One of the Most Frequent Disorders During the Perinatal Stage Which is Associated with Adverse Health Effects for Women and Their Babies. This Study Will Be to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Telematic Cognitive-behavioral Preventive Intervention to Manage Anxiety During Pregnancy.

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA · Sep 20, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how a special online program can help manage anxiety in pregnant women. Anxiety is common during pregnancy and can affect both mothers and their babies. The researchers want to see if a telehealth approach, where women participate in weekly video sessions with a small group, is more effective than the usual care they receive during pregnancy, like meetings with a midwife. The goal is to find out if this online intervention can reduce anxiety and also prevent symptoms of depression during pregnancy and after childbirth.

To participate in this study, women must be over 18 years old, pregnant with less than 16 weeks of gestation, and living in Galicia, Spain. They should be fluent in Spanish and have access to the internet and a device like a computer or smartphone. Women with high-risk pregnancies, those taking medication for anxiety or depression, or those who do not consent to participate cannot join. If eligible, participants will attend seven one-hour sessions over video calls and fill out surveys to track their anxiety and mood at different points throughout the study.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Women over 18 years of age living in the Region of Galicia (Spain)
• • Pregnant with a gestational age ≤ 16
• • Understand and speak Spanish fluently
• • Informed consent to participate in the study
• • Accessibility to the internet and a digital device ( computer, tablet or smartphone)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • High-risk pregnancy or twins
• • Being pharmacological treatment for anxiety and/or depression
• • Not giving their consent