Antenatal Relaxation Group for Anxiety and Depression Management

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Anxiety; Depression
• Interventions: Behavioral: mindful meditation; Behavioral: interpersonal therapy

• Registration Number: NCT00855192
• Lead Sponsor: University of Saskatchewan

Brief Summary

Approximately 20% of pregnant women experience depression. Untreated depression during pregnancy is linked to decreased prenatal care, difficulties in the pregnancy, poorer outcomes for the baby, and developmental, language, and behaviour problems in the older child.

While medication can often offer relief, pregnant women suffering with depression are often reluctant to take medications that may affect the unborn baby. There is little research about the effectiveness of other treatments such as support groups.

The investigators project will provide relaxation groups for pregnant women with anxiety and depression. The group will provide a chance to get support from other pregnant women. Two health care specialists will provide information about anxiety and depression. They will also teach the skills for women to manage their symptoms. Women will be asked to complete a few questionnaires to evaluate their symptoms before, during, and after they join the group. They will also be asked to evaluate how the group met their needs.

Detailed Description

Pregnant women between 15-28 weeks, who speak english are invited to join an 8 week group to relieve anxiety and depression.

We have collected sociodemographic data, as well as social support, life events.

Outcome measures are a decrease in anxiety and depression-as measured by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Cambridge Worry Scale, and the STAI-Trait Scale.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-10
• Status Verified: 2009-03
• Study First Submitted: 2009-03-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-03-03
• Study First Posted: 2009-03-04
• Primary Completion: 2009-12
• Study Completion: 2009-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-03-17
• Last Update Posted: 2010-03-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• 15 to 28 weeks pregnant and English speaking

Exclusion Criteria

• Non-English speaking

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
mindfulness-based therapy	mindful meditation	mindfulness-based meditation
interpersonal therapy	interpersonal therapy	psycho-educational

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression as measured by Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and anxiety as measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Cambridge Worry Scale	Participants will be asked to complete the questionnaires before the group commences, at 4 weeks, at the end of the group, and 6 weeks postpartum.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Saskatchewan Department of Psychiatry; 🇨🇦 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Saskatoon Community Village; 🇨🇦 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada