Behavioral Activation for Perinatal Depression

Kaiser Permanente163 enrolled

Overview

This pilot study will examine the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a brief behavioral activation psychotherapy for women with perinatal depression.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

163

Conditions

Depression During Pregnancy

Interventions

Behavioral activation psychotherapyBEHAVIORAL

Up to 10 sessions of behavioral activation psychotherapy delivered in person or by telephone.

Usual careOTHER

Continued usual care (could include referral for medication or psychotherapy)

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: \- Pregnant PHQ9 Depression Score of 15 or greater Receiving prenatal care at one of the participating sites Exclusion Criteria: \- Known diagnosis of bipolar or psychotic disorder Active substance dependence Immediate risk of self harm Immediate need for inpatient mental health treatment

Locations (1)

Group Health Cooperative

Seattle, Washington, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

PHQ9 Depression Score

Mean PHQ9 depression score 3 months postpartum

Time frame: 3 months post-partm

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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