Parents and Babies: a virtual and hybrid program to support perinatal mood for LGBTQ+ 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

This is a feasibility pilot of the Parents and Babies perinatal depression prevention intervention. It compares a virtual group format with a hybrid group format to explore usability, acceptability, and preliminary clinical outcomes related to mental health and minority stress. The study will gather input from participants about their experiences navigating the intervention and will use the findings to adapt the manuals. The team plans to use the data to inform a later randomized trial evaluating efficacy. Northwestern University leads the study with NIMHD collaboration, enrolling participants in the Chicago area who meet eligibility criteria.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* self-identify as LGBTQ+
* 18 years old or older
* live in the USA or territories
* speak and understand English
* Currently pregnant or within one year of childbirth
* Endorse current mild depressive symptoms or risk factors for postpartum depression

Exclusion Criteria:

* Are unable to consent/have impaired decision making capacity
* Have current active suicidal or homicidal ideation, active psychosis, or current mania
* Are currently experiencing a severe depressive episode
* Do not have audio and/or video capacity for attending group sessions remotely.

Where it's running

• Northwestern University
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

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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.