Postpartum mood and alcohol use: a CM-PST approach for new mothers

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

Researchers will enroll about 30 biologically female, post‑partum individuals and randomly assign half to receive a 6‑week CM-PST intervention in addition to usual care. The intervention includes four remote sessions and at-home urine drug tests conducted twice weekly during the 6 weeks, with online surveys to track symptoms and outcomes. The goal is to see if the CM-PST program lowers depressive symptoms and alcohol use compared to those who receive usual care alone, and to assess practicality for new mothers.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Biologically female
* Age ≥18 years
* Within 12 months postpartum
* Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Serious medical or psychiatric conditions requiring hospitalization
* Lifetime DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or any psychiatric disorder
* Current use of psychoactive drugs, medication to treat problematic alcohol use, or depression
* Participation in past 6 months in problematic alcohol use or substance use treatment
* Unable to provide consent

Where it's running

• University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, University of Illinois College of Medicine
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Hagar Hallihan, PhD, RN
• Email: hhalli2@uic.edu
• Phone: 312-413-7822

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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.