CompletedNot Applicable

LTP Plus Dads-Partner Inclusive Intervention for Depressed Fathers in Pakistan

Pakistan2,884 participantsStarted 2021-09-10

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to support and equip fathers and mothers with cognitive behavioral tools and knowledge about child development to be effective in their role as co-parent and partner, leading to improvement in paternal depression. Objectives: * To evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of the Learning Through Play+ (LTP + ) intervention in reducing depression in fathers and mothers. * To evaluate the effectiveness of the LTP+ intervention in improving child outcomes. * Process evaluation and identifying challenges in transition to scale up of the intervention across Karachi, Pakistan from the perspective of fathers, mothers, and other stakeholders.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Fathers with a child aged 0-30 months * We will also include those fathers who have partners in their third trimester of the pregnancy. * All participants (fathers) over 18 years. * All fathers with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder (using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5) * Ability to understand and complete the baseline assessment. * If the pandemic continues, having access to any of the video calling services such as Skype/Zoom will be required. Fathers who do not have access to digital platforms will be provided smartphones throughout the trial period. Exclusion Criteria: * Any acute severe mental/physical illness or intellectual disability, which prevents fathers from participation. * Active suicidal ideation * Temporary residency indicating that they may be unlikely to be available for follow up.

What they're measuring

Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) (Hamilton, 1960)

Timeframe: Changes from baseline to 4th and 6th month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05036720

SponsorPakistan Institute of Living and Learning

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-03-30