Culturally adapted mental health program for Chinese immigrant pregnant women in Canada
The Feasibility of a Culturally Tailored Mobile App-based Thinking Healthy Program for Mental Health Support of East Asian Pregnant Immigrants in Canada
This study is testing a new mobile app designed to help Chinese immigrant pregnant women in Canada manage their mental health and reduce depression during pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Queen's University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kingston, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT06446089 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a culturally adapted version of the Thinking Healthy Program (THP) delivered through a mobile application to support the mental well-being of Chinese immigrant pregnant women in Canada. The intervention focuses on addressing perinatal depression and includes 12 sessions based on cognitive behavioral therapy. Participants will be recruited from the Chinese immigrant community, and their engagement with the program will be assessed to inform future larger studies. The study will also explore the acceptability and usability of the program among the target population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are first or second-generation Chinese immigrant pregnant women who are at least 22 weeks gestation, over 18 years old, and speak Mandarin.
Not a fit: Patients currently receiving treatment for mental health conditions, including depression, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the mental health outcomes of Chinese immigrant pregnant women facing perinatal depression.
How similar studies have performed: While similar psychosocial interventions have shown success in non-immigrant populations, this culturally adapted approach for Chinese immigrants is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant women at ≥ 22 weeks of gestation; AND * ≥ 18 years old; AND * are first or second-generation Chinese immigrants residing in Canada (who identify as someone with East Asian cultural and ethnic background born outside of Canada or have at least one parent born outside of Canada); AND * understand both spoken and written Mandarin language; AND * have access to internet and a smartphone with Android operating system or willing to download an Android emulator to operate the App; AND * are willing to download and use the study mobile App with brief Chinese version of THP for "talking therapy" with accompanying activities. Exclusion Criteria: * Women currently being treated for mental conditions, including depression
Where this trial is running
Kingston, Ontario
- Queen's University — Kingston, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shahirose Premji, PhD, NP — Queen's University
- Study coordinator: Shahirose Premji, PhD, NP
- Email: shahirose.premji@queensu.ca
- Phone: 613-533-6000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.