Primary Objective: Evaluate the user experience with the Stella (TM) app for the management of Postpartum Depression in an observed population for 8 calendar weeks.
Women between 18 and 50 years of age who have had a live birth within 4 months prior to study start date and have a diagnosis of mild to moderate PPD. A total of 65 women residing in the state of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will be recruited to participate in the study. Patient reported outcomes of mild to moderate depression (using EPDS) will be verified by a behavioral health therapist using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
65
Treatment of mild-to-moderate postpartum depression (PPD) using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques.
HITLAB
New York, New York, United States
RECRUITINGChange in level of depression as measured by Edinburgh Postpartum Depression (EPDS)
Evaluation of difference in mean change in EDPS at week 8 from baseline assessment. EPDS evaluated every 2 weeks from baseline to week 8
Time frame: 8 week period
Proportion of women who reported App use for daily mood, sleep and activities of daily living
Summary reported of daily mood, hours of sleep and activities of daily living as identified through the mobile application
Time frame: 8 week period
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