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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
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Information provided by: | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00436150 |
This study will aim to prevent postpartum depression in pregnant teenagers through an interpersonal therapy-based program.
Condition | Intervention |
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Depression |
Behavioral: Interpersonal therapy-based treatment Behavioral: Standard care |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Prevention, Randomized, Single Blind (Subject), Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Preventing Postpartum Depression in Adolescent Mothers |
Estimated Enrollment: | 140 |
Study Start Date: | February 2007 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | September 2009 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | September 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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A: Experimental
Participants will receive interpersonal therapy-based treatment
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Behavioral: Interpersonal therapy-based treatment
Participants assigned to receive interpersonal therapy-based treatment will focus on the psychological aspects of pregnancy and factors that may play a role in the development of postpartum depression in teenage mothers, such as poor social support, role transitions, and life stressors. Both groups will attend weekly 1-hour sessions for 5 weeks.
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B: Active Comparator
Participants will receive standard care
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Behavioral: Standard care
Participants assigned to receive standard care will focus more on the health issues associated with pregnancy and postpartum. Both groups will attend weekly 1-hour sessions for 5 weeks.
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Postpartum depression is believed to be one of the most common complications after pregnancy. This type of depression often occurs within the first year after the baby is born and is most likely caused by dramatic changes in hormone levels after pregnancy. Pregnant teenagers are even more at risk for experiencing complications throughout pregnancy and parenting difficulties after delivery. Minimal research has been done on preventive ways to reduce postpartum depression in teenagers. Therefore, this study will evaluate the effectiveness of an interpersonal therapy-based program at preventing postpartum depression in financially disadvantaged pregnant teenagers.
Participants will first undergo a 15-minute interview about their background and emotions. Participants will undergo a second interview and then be randomly assigned to receive either interpersonal therapy-based treatment or standard care. Participants assigned to receive interpersonal therapy-based treatment will focus on the psychological aspects of pregnancy and factors that may play a role in the development of postpartum depression in teenage mothers, such as poor social support, role transitions, and life stressors. Participants assigned to receive standard care will focus more on the health issues associated with pregnancy and postpartum. Both groups will attend weekly 1-hour sessions for 5 weeks. Homework may be assigned to review topics discussed, and all participants will receive the book Baby Basics. Following treatment, participants will meet with researchers again when they are 34 to 36 weeks pregnant; in the hospital after the baby is born; and 6, 12, and 24 weeks after the baby is born.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 12 Years to 18 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Female |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Maureen Phipps, MD | 401-274-1122 ext 2834 | mphipps@wihri.org |
Contact: Nicole Girard, MBA | 401-274-1122 ext 2857 | ngirard@wihri.org |
United States, Rhode Island | |
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island | Recruiting |
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02905 | |
Principal Investigator: Maureen Phipps, MD | |
Sub-Investigator: Caron Zlotnick, PhD |
Principal Investigator: | Maureen Phipps, MD | Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island |
Responsible Party: | Women & Infants Hospital ( Maureen Phipps, MD, MPH ) |
Study ID Numbers: | R34 MH077588, DSIR 84-CTP |
Study First Received: | February 14, 2007 |
Last Updated: | August 21, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00436150 |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Adolescents Depression, postpartum |
Pregnancy Complications Depression Puerperal Disorders Depression, Postpartum |
Mental Disorders Mood Disorders Depressive Disorder Behavioral Symptoms |