Preventing depression in pregnancy with a smartphone program
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if a smartphone app based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help prevent depression during pregnancy. You may be eligible if you are between 20 and 24 weeks pregnant, have mild depression symptoms, and own a smartphone.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You are 20 to 24 weeks pregnant
- You have some depression symptoms but not severe ones (a score of 5 to 12 on a depression questionnaire)
- You own a smartphone and can use it on your own
- You do not currently have a serious medical condition or pregnancy problem
- You have never been diagnosed with a mental health disorder
- You are not currently or recently (within the past 6 months) in therapy or counseling
- You have never harmed yourself or attempted suicide, and have no suicidal thoughts in the past year
- You have not experienced a pregnancy loss in the past 18 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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