Cognitive behavioural group therapy treatment via a video communications platform for perinatal anxiety and depression: A case series

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, postnatal depression and anxiety; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN72337055
• Lead Sponsor: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-08-31
• Last Update Posted: 25 April 2022
• Study Completion: 2022-07-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 to 50 years
2. Clients of the GMMH Perinatal Service
3. Clients will have diagnoses recorded by the perinatal service in the ICD 10 categories of F32-33 (depression), F40-41 (anxiety) or F53 (Mental and Behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, including postnatal depression)
4. All women recruited will be under the care of a Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) Perinatal team and will be identified during by their perinatal health professionals within their clusters
5. Clients will require access to a laptop, smartphone or tablet computer to enable the video-based group therapy to take place

Exclusion Criteria

1. Clients who are severely psychologically distressed and unable to undertake therapy
2. Clients will not be included if they have a condition which would make undertaking group CBT difficult for themselves or others. These difficulties would include pervasive psychotic experiences, severe difficulties in emotional regulation, difficulties with dissociation or difficulties in comprehension
3. Clients who are at active risk of (or carrying out) self harm to themselves. Clients who are at active risk of harm to others or their child
4. Clients who are excessively misusing or dependent on alcohol or illicit substances
5. Clients who have ongoing physical issues that would make it very difficult or uncomfortable to attend a CBT group
6. Clients who cannot commit to CBGT will not be included at the initial assessment, however once a client is involved there will be a degree of flexibility permitted considering the sometimes challenging demands of looking after a small child and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified