Effectiveness of an Online Biopsychosocial Intervention to Improve Well-being and Mental Health During Pregnancy
Launched by UNIVERSITY ROVIRA I VIRGILI · Mar 6, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of April 23, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
BACKGROUND Pregnancy represents a significant developmental transition, presenting both opportunities and challenges for maternal mental health. While it can be a time of joy and fulfillment, it also involves profound physiological and psychological changes, often accompanied by stress and uncertainty regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. Epidemiological studies indicate that pregnant women are at a higher risk of emotional disorders compared to non-pregnant women. The prevalence of subthreshold anxiety symptoms ranges from 10% to 39%, while 11.4% to 30% of pregnant women meet di...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Pregnant women
- • Pregnancy of less than 15 weeks of gestation
- • More than 18 years old age
- • Able to read, write, and understand Spanish
- • In possession of a smartphone
- • Able to manage smartphone apps
- • Have signed a written informed consent document
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Having a high-risk pregnancy that entails transfer to another specialized health centre
- • Having diagnosis of disease that may affect the central nervous system, such as brain pathology or traumatic brain injury
- • Having other psychiatric diagnosis or acute psychiatric illness, such as substance dependence or abuse, a presence of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders or risk for suicide
- • To be under psychopharmacological medication or under psychopharmacological treatment.
Trial Officials
Carmen Hernández Martínez, Doctor
Principal Investigator
University Rovira i Virgili
About University Rovira I Virgili
The University Rovira i Virgili (URV) is a prestigious academic institution located in Tarragona, Spain, renowned for its commitment to research and innovation in various fields, including health sciences. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, URV actively engages in clinical trials aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. The university's research initiatives are supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a network of experienced professionals dedicated to conducting high-quality studies that adhere to ethical standards and regulatory guidelines. Through its clinical research endeavors, URV seeks to contribute to the development of new treatments and therapies, ultimately enhancing the health outcomes of diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Reus, Tarragona, Spain
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported