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Preventing Perinatal Depression with an App-Based CBT Program
Sponsor: Jintang County Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if CareMom, a mobile app-based cognitive behavioral therapy program works to prevent perinatal depression among Chinese mothers. The main questions the trial aims to answer are: 1. Does CareMom lower depression scores after an 8-week intervention? 2. Does CareMom lower depression scores at 6 weeks after childbirth? 3. How satisfied are participants with CareMom? 4. What unfavorable events, if any, are associated with the use of CareMom? Researchers will compare CareMom to a matched attention control (a mobile app-based program that offers participants a similar level of interaction and daily activities) to see if CareMom works to prevent perinatal depression. Participants will: 1. Engage in the CareMom program or a relaxation training program every day for 8 weeks 2. Complete a series of online questionnaire tests before and after the 8-week intervention. 3. Report any discomfort experienced throughout the study period.
Official title: Preventing Perinatal Depression Using an App-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
290
Start Date
2024-11
Completion Date
2025-11
Last Updated
2024-11-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
CareMom (a mobile app-based 8-wekk cognitive behavioral therapy program)
The intervention is divided into daily tasks spread across eight weeks, with each day involving a variety of interactive elements such as videos, text-based content, guided reflections, and mental health check-ins. If the user misses a daily challenge, she can complete that challenge in the later days. Each week has a distinct focus that progressively builds the user's skills and understanding in managing emotional health. Tasks are designed to be short yet impactful, aiming to enhance engagement and adherence.
Matched Attention Control (a mobile app-based 8-week online relaxation training program)
This program is designed to mirror the structure and engagement level of the intervention group, providing participants with a similar amount of interaction and daily activities. Each day, participants in the control group will complete 1-2 daily tasks focused on relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, and guided imagery. Each task is brief, approximately 3 minutes in duration, making it easy for participants to incorporate into their daily routine.
Locations (1)
Jintang County Maternity and Child Health Hospital
Chengdu, Sichuan, China