Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression (NCT07166237) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression
Canada48 participantsStarted 2025-09-09
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to assess the feasibility of offering a 9-week group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT; a type of talking therapy) led by a psychiatrist and public health nurse to fathers and non-birthing parents who identify as fathers or fathers-to-be (have a partner who is expecting) with perinatal depression. Fathers or fathers-to-be living in Ontario who have depression symptoms while their partner has been pregnant and/or during the first 18 months of their child's life will be assigned with a 50/50 chance (like flipping a coin) to receive online group CBT in addition to usual care, or to receive usual care only.
Who can participate
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Non-birthing individuals identifying as fathers-to-be (i.e., have a pregnant partner) or fathers with an infant \<18 months at recruitment, be fluent in written/spoken English, have an EPDS score ≥9 and live in Ontario
Exclusion Criteria:
* Free of 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?
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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)