Online cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression in new and expecting parents

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

The Wellbeing Course for New and Expecting Parents (WCNEP) is an 8-week transdiagnostic internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy program offered through the Online Therapy Unit in Saskatchewan. Participants review structured course materials online and complete regular questionnaires to track changes in symptoms, uptake, and acceptability in routine care. The program expands prior OTU offerings that successfully treated postnatal depression and anxiety by including both birthing and non-birthing parents across the perinatal period. The study measures feasibility, perceptions, and symptom change over time within a real-world online clinic setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Become the guardian of an infant in the last 24 month by birth or adoption/fostering or are expecting the birth of an infant as a birthing parent or partner;
* Self-reported difficulty with depression and/or anxiety;
* Are aged 18 years or older; or 16 if participant meets criteria to be treated as a mature minor based on Saskatchewan legislation;
* Willingness to learn information and skills to self-manage mental health difficulties, consent to course and associated research.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current severe medical or psychiatric condition that requires immediate treatment (e.g. current mania or psychosis, actively suicidal or unable to keep themselves safe, medical condition requiring immediate surgery or other invasive treatment);
* Living outside of Saskatchewan;
* Unable to read and understand English. (All content is provided in English and staff is English speaking; it is cost prohibitive at this time to provide the complete service in languages other than English).

Where it's running

• Online Therapy Unit
  Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Heather Hadjistavropoulos, PhD — University of Regina
• Study coordinator: Marcie Nugent, MSW
• Email: marcie.nugent@uregina.ca
• Phone: 306-337-2946

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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.