Improving access to mental health support for pregnant and postpartum women

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 project aims to evaluate and refine the implementation of a digital mental health intervention for postpartum depression among at-risk pregnant and postpartum women from diverse backgrounds. The study will enroll 120 participants using a randomized preference design to assess the impact of sociocultural factors on engagement and symptom trajectory. By integrating the intervention within existing maternal clinical care settings, the research seeks to optimize the feasibility and acceptability of the approach, ultimately preparing for larger multisite trials. The implementation strategies will be informed by input from key stakeholders and a Community Advisory Board throughout the project.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18+ years of age, who at the time of screening
* Have a viable pregnancy or are postpartum (up to 1 year)
* Identified as at-risk for PD (any one of the following:
* EPDS score equal to or greater than 9 or less than 21
* History of depression/anxiety
* 2 or more significant life events)
* English- or Spanish-speaking
* Currently attending a UHealth clinic or rural public health partner clinic.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have a substance use disorder
* Current diagnosis of serious mental illness, such as psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression (including EPDS \> 20)
* Severe anxiety, suicidality, or currently taking any medications for a mental health condition.

Where it's running

• University of Utah
  Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gwen Latendresse — University of Utah
• Study coordinator: Gwen Latendresse, PhD CNM
• Email: gwen.latendresse@nurs.utah.edu
• Phone: (801) 587-9636

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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.