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NCT Number: NCT01401231

Behavioral Activation for Perinatal Depression

This pilot study will examine the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a brief behavioral activation psychotherapy for women with perinatal depression.

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Key information

Conditions

Depression During Pregnancy Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Group Health Cooperative

Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Pregnant PHQ9 Depression Score of 15 or greater Receiving prenatal care at one of the participating sites

Exclusion criteria

  • Known diagnosis of bipolar or psychotic disorder Active substance dependence Immediate risk of self harm Immediate need for inpatient mental health treatment

Treatment and study plan

Behavioral activation psychotherapy

Behavioral

Up to 10 sessions of behavioral activation psychotherapy delivered in person or by telephone.

Usual Care

Other

Continued usual care (could include referral for medication or psychotherapy)

Primary outcomes

  1. PHQ9 Depression Score

    Time frame: 3 months post-partm

    Mean PHQ9 depression score 3 months postpartum

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kaiser Permanente

Other

Collaborators

  • HealthPartners Institute
  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Official study title

Pilot Trial of Behavioral Activation Psychotherapy for Perinatal Depression

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jul 25, 2011
Registry last updated
Oct 13, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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