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Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression
Sponsor: McMaster University
Summary
The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to assess the feasibility of offering a 9-week group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT; a type of talking therapy) led by a psychiatrist and public health nurse to fathers and non-birthing parents who identify as fathers or fathers-to-be (have a partner who is expecting) with perinatal depression. Fathers or fathers-to-be living in Ontario who have depression symptoms while their partner has been pregnant and/or during the first 18 months of their child's life will be assigned with a 50/50 chance (like flipping a coin) to receive online group CBT in addition to usual care, or to receive usual care only.
Official title: Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2025-09-09
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2026-01-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy). The weekly group sessions will be two hours long and take place once a week for 9 consecutive weeks. The first hour of the session will involve teaching and practice of CBT skills, followed by one hour of unstructured discussion around topics relevant to participants with paternal perinatal depression. Each group will be delivered online via Zoom and guided by our intervention manual.
Locations (1)
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada