Online LTP+CaCBT for Treating Depression in British Mothers of African/Caribbean Heritage

Last updated: November 22, 2021
Sponsor: Nottingham Trent University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Depression

Post-partum Depression

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04820920
0000-0001-5034-0335a
  • Ages 18-60
  • Female

Study Summary

The pilot trial aims to test the feasibility, acceptability and cultural appropriateness of online LTP+CaCBT for treating postnatal depression and to improve the mental health and wellbeing of mothers and their children in the UK.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years and above
  • A mother with a child (0-3 years) from the African and/or Caribbean heritage
  • Able to provide full consent for their participation
  • A resident of the UK
  • Able to complete a baseline assessment
  • Score 5 or above on Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Less than 18 years
  • Medical disorder that would prevent participation in a clinical trial such asTuberculosis or heart failure
  • Temporary residents are unlikely to be available for follow up
  • Active suicidal ideation or any other severe mental disorder
  • Non-residents of the UK
  • Unable to consent
  • Patients currently undergoing severe mental health treatment
  • Unable to speak the English language fluently
  • Other significant physical or learning disability

Study Design

Total Participants: 120
Study Start date:
September 14, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
August 30, 2023

Study Description

Participants who scored 5 or above on Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) will be would be recruited and randomly assigned into one of two groups (experimental or controlled). Experimental groups will receive the online LTP+CaCBT treatment - the intervention will consist of a total of 12 group training sessions (approx. 60 minutes each). The controlled groups will receive 'placebo effects' in the form of psychoeducation involving basic discussions around mother-child relationships, childcare, child nursing related activities and general maternal discussions. Each of the two groups (both experimental and controlled) will be comprised of approximately 10 mother-child pairs per sub-group.

Connect with a study center

  • Nottingham Trent University

    Nottingham, England NG1 4FQ
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

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