Preventing Perinatal Depression with an App-Based CBT Program

Launched by JINTANG COUNTY MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH HOSPITAL · Oct 31, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether a mobile app called CareMom can help prevent perinatal depression in pregnant women in China. Perinatal depression is a type of depression that can happen during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth. The researchers want to find out if using CareMom for eight weeks can lower depression scores, both during the program and six weeks after giving birth. They'll also check how satisfied participants are with the app and look for any negative side effects.

To participate, women need to be between 18 and 45 years old, be 20 to 24 weeks pregnant, and at risk for depression but not currently experiencing severe symptoms. Participants will use the CareMom app or another relaxation app daily for eight weeks and fill out online questionnaires before and after the program. They’ll also need to report any discomfort while using the app. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to help improve mental health for mothers during a critical time.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • aged 18-45 years
• • at 20-24 weeks of gestation
• • at risk of depression but not experiencing severe depressive symptoms at recruitment, as indicated by an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score of between 5 and 12
• • own a smartphone
• • are able to independently engage with the program
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • have serious medical conditions or pregnancy complications that may affect their psychological condition, as determined by their medical doctor
• • have a prior diagnosis of any mental disorders
• • are currently or were recently (within the past six months) receiving any kinds of psychological services or treatments
• • have a history of self-harm or suicide
• • have any suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months
• • experienced fetal deaths in the past 18 months