Behavioral Activation for Perinatal Depression

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression During Pregnancy
• Interventions: Behavioral: Behavioral activation psychotherapy; Other: Usual care

• Registration Number: NCT01401231
• Lead Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2011-07-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-07-22
• Study First Posted: 2011-07-25
• Study Start: 2011-08
• Primary Completion: 2014-10
• Study Completion: 2014-10
• Status Verified: 2017-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-10-11
• Last Update Posted: 2017-10-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 163

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Behavioral Activation	Behavioral activation psychotherapy	Behavioral activation psychotherapy
Usual Care	Usual care	Continued care as usual

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
PHQ9 Depression Score	3 months post-partm	Mean PHQ9 depression score 3 months postpartum

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Group Health Cooperative; 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States