Group program to prevent postpartum depression, offered in-person or online
Group-based Prevention of Postpartum Depression: In-person vs. Virtual Delivery
This compares a group program given in person or by video to help pregnant people lower their chance of postpartum depression, offered in English and Spanish.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11128331 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you are pregnant, you could join an evidence-based group program called ROSE delivered either at your prenatal clinic or by video conferencing. Participants are randomly assigned to in-person groups or virtual groups led by the same trained staff and attend a series of sessions before and after birth. The study will track mood and related outcomes during pregnancy and after delivery to see who develops postpartum depression. Researchers will also look at which parts of the program help most and whether some people benefit more than others.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant people receiving prenatal care at a participating site who speak English or Spanish and are willing to join group sessions in person or by video.
Not a fit: People who need immediate or intensive treatment for severe depression or psychosis, those who prefer one-on-one therapy, or those without reliable internet for virtual groups may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could make an effective prevention program widely available online so more pregnant people can avoid postpartum depression.
How similar studies have performed: Similar group prevention programs like ROSE have shown benefit in reducing postpartum depression, though virtual delivery has not been fully tested in a randomized trial.
Where this research is happening
Denver, United States
- University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) — Denver, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rhoades, Galena — University of Denver (Colorado Seminary)
- Study coordinator: Rhoades, Galena
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.