Empowering mothers to prevent postpartum depression

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to develop and evaluate the 'Stories that Empower Mothers' program, designed to assess and enhance the mental health of first-time pregnant women. The program consists of six online sessions, focusing on the therapeutic power of art and psychiatric nursing principles to mitigate the risk of postpartum depression. Participants will be monitored through a quantitative, non-randomized experimental design with intervention and control groups, assessing their psychological resilience and postpartum depression risk. The study will involve pretest, posttest, and follow-up assessments to measure the program's effectiveness.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* First pregnancy,
* Singleton pregnancy,
* Gestational week between 24-32,
* Regular doctor follow-up,
* Scored ≥ 10 on the EDBS,
* Scored \< 17 on the BDI,
* Literate,
* No disability in sensory organs that would prevent communication,
* Owning a smart phone or computer,
* Having internet access,
* Volunteering

Exclusion Criteria:

* Being in the first trimester of pregnancy,

  * Being treated/therapized with any psychiatric diagnosis,
  * Having a risky pregnancy,
  * Being at risk of premature birth and developing it,
  * Having any complications related to pregnancy (gestational diabetes, hypertension, bleeding, etc.),
  * The baby is not healthy,
  * Developing complications during and after birth,
  * The baby needs intensive care after birth,
  * Having a baby lost,
  * Having a premature birth (\<37 weeks),
  * The mother has experienced serious daily life difficulties (disaster, loss, etc.),
  * Not attending three or more of the six sessions

Where it's running

• Ege University
  Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ege M Topcu, Research Asst.
• Email: ege.miray.eyrenci@ege.edu.tr
• Phone: 05512030536

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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.