Online Transdiagnostic Group CBT for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety (NCT07162129) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Online Transdiagnostic Group CBT for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Canada48 participantsStarted 2025-09-09
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to test the feasibility of an online 10-Week group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT; a type of talking therapy) intervention for postpartum depression and anxiety that is led by psychotherapists, social workers, a psychologist and/or a psychiatrist. Mothers and birthing parents who are 18 years or older, have an infant under 12 months, living in Ontario and who have postpartum depression and/or anxiety symptoms will be assigned with a 50/50 chance (like flipping a coin) to receive online transdiagnostic group CBT in addition to usual postnatal care, or to receive usual postnatal care only.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥18 years old
* have an infant \<12 months at recruitment
* fluent in written/spoken English
* have an EPDS score ≥10 and/or a GAD-7 score≥10
* live in Ontario, Canada
Exclusion Criteria:
* does not meet diagnostic criteria for bipolar, psychotic, borderline personality and current substance use disorders
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
1
Number of participants recruited in recruitment period
Timeframe: 6 months
2
Number of participants who complete all data collection procedures
Timeframe: 6 months
3
Number of participants who complete study (retention)
Timeframe: 6 months
4
Number of participants who complete the intervention (adherence)