IMAGINE digital group program to prevent perinatal depression
IMAGINE: pilot trial of a digital group intervention to prevent perinatal depression
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-11289432
This pilot offers a mobile group-based cognitive behavioral program called IMAGINE to help pregnant and postpartum people lower their chance of developing depression.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11289432 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would join a phone- or web-based group program that teaches proven cognitive-behavioral skills adapted from the Mothers and Babies course. IMAGINE was co-designed with pregnant people and healthcare providers to fit busy schedules and overcome barriers like transportation, cost, and childcare. The team will run a small pilot to see whether people can use and like the program and to gather early information on symptom changes. The program focuses on reaching people at higher risk for perinatal depression, including those with fewer resources or prior adverse experiences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant people or those up to one year postpartum who are at elevated risk for perinatal depression and who have access to a smartphone or internet connection.
Not a fit: People without perinatal risk factors, those already receiving effective in-person therapy, or those without reliable internet access may not benefit from this digital group program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could make CBT-style prevention support easier to access and could lower rates of perinatal depression for parents and improve outcomes for their children.
How similar studies have performed: The Mothers and Babies CBT approach and some digital CBT programs have shown promise for preventing perinatal depression, though digital group delivery is still being piloted and refined.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RONEN, KESHET — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: RONEN, KESHET
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.
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