Clinical trial for Postpartum Depression
Official title Engage & Connect: A Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05585164
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares Engage & Connect with a symptom review and psychoeducation program to see if it reduces depression, social isolation, and helps people notice social rewards.
- Who it's for
- Women who have postpartum depression and can participate in remote sessions.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive 9 weeks of remote therapy sessions and may complete related questionnaires and tests.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 9 weeks, with weekly remote therapy sessions and periodic assessments.
- Time commitment: about 9 weeks
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults, women only
You may be able to join if
- Up to 1 year post-delivery
- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score ≥ 10.
- Off antidepressants or on a stable dose of an antidepressant for 8 weeks and do not intend to change the dose in the next 10 weeks.
- Capacity to provide consent for research assessment and treatment.
- Speaks English proficiently
You likely can't join if
- Intent or plan to attempt suicide in the near future
- Ongoing psychotherapy (no more than once every 8 weeks or during the duration of the intervention)
- Active substance abuse or dependence
- Severe fetal anomalies, stillbirth or infant death at time of enrollment for index pregnancy
- History or presence of psychiatric diagnoses other than major depressive disorder without psychotic features, generalized anxiety disorder...
- Use of psychotropic drugs or cholinesterase inhibitors other than use of ≤ 0.5 mg of lorazepam daily up to seven times per week.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 9 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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