Efficacy of the SMS4dads text messaging program in reducing depression and anxiety in new fathers, a randomised controlled trial.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Depression; Anxiety; Mental Health - Depression; Mental Health - Anxiety

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000261415
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-02-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 800

Inclusion Criteria

over 18 years of age and expecting a child with their partner. Must have a mobile phone that can receive text messages.

Exclusion Criteria

< 18 years of age

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
A composite primary outcome will be assessed for depression, anxiety and distress as measured by the DASS 21.[At entry to the study, six months post entry ]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression assessed on sub scale of the DASS 21[Six months post entry];Anxiety sub scale of DASS 21[Six months post entry];Stress sub scale of DASS 21[Six months post entry];Parenting Sense of Confidence will be assessed using the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale[Six months post entry]