An online program to help prevent anxiety in new mothers
Preventing Perinatal Anxiety: Testing an Internet-delivered Intervention
['FUNDING_R15'] · WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY · NIH-10654102
This study is testing an online program called P-POD that helps new moms and their partners manage and prevent anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth, making it easier for them to get support from home.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R15'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MORGANTOWN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10654102 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates an Internet-based program called 'Preventing Postpartum Onset Distress' (P-POD) designed to help mothers and their partners reduce and prevent anxiety during the perinatal period. The program is self-guided and rooted in cognitive-behavioral theory, addressing factors that contribute to postpartum anxiety, such as prenatal anxiety and lack of partner support. By providing accessible mental health resources online, the program aims to overcome barriers faced by mothers, especially those in underserved areas. Participants will engage with the program in the privacy of their own homes, making it easier to access support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include expectant and new mothers experiencing anxiety, as well as their partners.
Not a fit: Patients who are not expecting a child or who do not experience anxiety may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce anxiety levels in new mothers, leading to better health outcomes for both mothers and their infants.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar Internet-based interventions for mental health, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
MORGANTOWN, UNITED STATES
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY — MORGANTOWN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ROLEY-ROBERTS, MICHELLE ELIZABETH — WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ROLEY-ROBERTS, MICHELLE ELIZABETH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders, Mental disorders, Mental health disorders, Psychiatric Disease, Psychiatric Disorder