Early referral in perinatal mental health approach
Official title: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of Early Referral Strategy to Specialized Mental Health Services: An Embedded Implementation Study
Run by University of Seville · NCT07609550 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We’re testing a mobile program in routine maternal care to see if early detection and referral for depression and anxiety in pregnant and recently postnatal women is feasible and acceptable, and whether an AI screening tool can help identify those at risk.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Seville Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mairena del Aljarafe, Sevilla) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07609550 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Pregnant or postpartum women in the main e-Perinatal trial who screen positive for depressive or anxiety disorders (per CIDI) and have smartphone access, with ability to read/write in Spanish.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals without the target conditions, without smartphone access, or not enrolled in the main trial may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This embedded study runs within the larger e-Perinatal trial in primary care centers in Andalusia, Spain. It assesses how feasible and acceptable it is to use an early referral pathway to specialized mental health services when signs of perinatal depression and anxiety are detected. A next goal is to validate and implement an AI-based screening algorithm in routine services. Data come from questionnaires, clinical records, and interviews with patients and health professionals. The intervention centers on a personalized mobile health program alongside standard maternal care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could enable earlier identification and referral to mental health services for perinatal women, potentially reducing symptom burden and improving outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in perinatal care suggests that early screening and referral can improve access to care, though AI-based screening in routine services is an emerging approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in the main e-Perinatal trial, indicating the presence of a depressive or anxiety disorder with CIDI. * Access to smartphone and internet * Able to write and read in Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * None beyond those defined in the main trial
Where it's running
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Primary Health Care Center Mairena del Aljarafe - Ciudad Expo
Mairena del Aljarafe, Sevilla, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Emma Motrico, PhD — University of Seville
- Study coordinator: Emma Motrico, PhD
- Email: eperinatal@us.es
- Phone: 0034636995778
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.