Perinatal Mental Health Care in Switzerland (NCT04185896) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Perinatal Mental Health Care in Switzerland
Switzerland24 participantsStarted 2019-07-10
Plain-language summary
This qualitative study with quantitative elements examines the health care provided to women who suffered from mental disorder during pregnancy and / or in the first year after birth (i.e. during the perinatal phase). Investigators will perform individual interviews with former PMD patients, and health and social care professionals to gain insights into current health care for PMD patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. PMD within the past 24 months before the interview,
. Recovered from acute PMD and stable for at least 12 months before the interview;
. Able to share experiences;
. More than 18 years old
. Speak and understand German
. At least 1 diagnosis in the last perinatal phase out of 4 groups of psychiatric disorders (ICD-10 Chapter V, F00-F99):
. Mood (affective) disorders (F30-F39); Anxiety disorders (F41); Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders (F43); and Obsessive-compulsive disorder (F42);
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Narratives of barriers to perinatal mental health care use
Timeframe: perinatal phase, i.e. pregnancy and first year after birth
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Narratives of mentions of facilitators of perinatal mental health care use
Timeframe: Perinatal phase, i.e. pregnancy and first year after birth
3
Narratives of mentions of barriers to perinatal mental health care provision
Timeframe: Perinatal phase, i.e. pregnancy and first year after birth
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Narratives of mentions of facilitators of perinatal mental health care provision
Timeframe: Perinatal phase, i.e. pregnancy and first year after birth