Perinatal Mental Health Screening and Early Community Intervention Using Digital Clinical Pathway… (NCT07659977) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Perinatal Mental Health Screening and Early Community Intervention Using Digital Clinical Pathways (MATTER Project)
Portugal1,500 participantsStarted 2023-09-11
Plain-language summary
The MATTER project is a digital, community-based perinatal mental health screening and early intervention program implemented in primary care and hospital settings in the Alentejo region, Portugal. The project integrates automated digital screening pathways within the national electronic health record system, allowing healthcare professionals to identify pregnant women and postpartum mothers at risk of depression and other mental health conditions using validated screening tools. Participants receive automated questionnaires via SMS, and results are stratified into risk levels that guide clinical decision-making and referral. The study evaluates feasibility, implementation outcomes, and the effectiveness of early screening and intervention pathways in improving perinatal mental health care delivery.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 46 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women receiving prenatal care
* Postpartum women receiving healthcare services
* Participants able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to provide informed consent
* Not receiving care in participating healthcare services
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
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Detection of perinatal depression risk
Timeframe: Baseline and throughout pregnancy and postpartum period (up to 12 months postpartum)