Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Women only

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Seville
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Mairena del Aljarafe, Sevilla)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 15, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2027
Study endsMarch 30, 2028
Registry record updatedJuly 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT07609550 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

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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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.