Online intervention for postpartum depression
Maternal Well-being in the Postnatal Stage: Evaluation of Cognitive Biases and Validation of a Psychological Intervention
This study is testing an online program to help women with postpartum depression by comparing two different types of support: one focused on changing thoughts and behaviors and the other on boosting happiness and well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 98 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Universidad Complutense de Madrid Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón) |
| Trial ID | NCT05676918 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to design and validate an online intervention to enhance well-being in women experiencing postpartum depression. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group or a Positive Psychology Intervention (PPI) group, with both groups receiving 10 weekly online sessions. The CBT group will focus on behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and interpersonal skills, while the PPI group will emphasize hedonic and eudaimonic well-being through validated positive interventions. The study follows NICE recommendations for treating depression and aims to compare the effectiveness of these two approaches.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women who have given birth within the last year and are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression.
Not a fit: Women who have recently given birth within the last month or those with serious mental disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and overall well-being of women suffering from postpartum depression.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology interventions in treating depression, indicating that this approach is grounded in established methodologies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women who have been mothers in the last year Exclusion Criteria: * Women who have been mothers in the last month, * Women who meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria for substance abuse and/or dependence within 30 days prior to study participation, * Women who have a serious mental disorder that makes it difficult to follow the protocol (e.g. serious neurocognitive problems or brain damage; schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders).
Where this trial is running
Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón
- Covadonga Chaves Vélez — Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Covadonga Chaves, PhD — Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Study coordinator: Covadonga Chaves
- Email: cchavesv@psi.ucm.es
- Phone: +34635321643
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.