A randomised controlled trial comparing group to individual prenatal care

Completed

• Conditions: Maternal mental health; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Post-natal mental disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN46330948
• Lead Sponsor: Calgary Health Region (Canada) - Three Cheers for the Early Years

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-10-03
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 1200

Inclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant woman living in Northeast Calgary
2. Less than 20 weeks gestation at study intake
3. Able to communicate in English, Punjabi, Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant woman living outside Northeast Calgary
2. Greater than 20 weeks gestation at study intake
3. Unable to communicate in English, Punjabi, Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu or Spanish

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Maternal mental health: depression and anxiety - measured at study intake (prior to 20 weeks gestation), third trimester (32 - 36 weeks gestation) and 4 months postpartum <br>2. Maternal psycho-social health:<br>2.1. Social support and stress - measured at study intake (prior to 20 weeks gestation) and 4 months postpartum <br>2.2. Parenting morale and parenting self efficacy - measured at 4 months postpartum

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Rates of infant birth outcomes (low birth weight, small for gestational age, preterm birth) - measured at birth <br>2. Rates of breast feeding, uptake of parenting classes/supports, attendance at well child visits, immunisation rates - measured at 4 months postpartum