NCT06525922

Preventing Perinatal Depression

Center M Feasibility and Efficacy Pilot Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 87 (actual)
• Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, mechanisms of action, and efficacy of Center M. Center M is a group-based, mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention to treat Perinatal Depression (PD).

Detailed description

The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, mechanisms of action, and efficacy of Center M. Center M is a group-based, mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) intervention to treat Perinatal Depression (PD). Pregnant participants will be surveyed at three time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 6-weeks postpartum. Surveys will include self-report measures evaluating depressive symptoms, mindfulness skills, emotion regulation, and participant satisfaction.

Conditions

• Perinatal Depression

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Center M	Center M consists of weekly, 1-hour, telehealth, mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group sessions for four consecutive weeks. Participants joined group sessions on their personal computer, tablet, or phone. Each visit involved the introduction of a core mental well-being theme, learning skills to develop non-judgmental self-awareness and/or cognitive reappraisal skills, skills practice, and discussion of home practice materials. Home practice materials included written mindful awareness instructions, audio-guided meditations, self-compassion exercises, and practices in recognizing the interrelationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-08-04
• Primary completion: 2024-03-13
• Completion: 2024-03-13
• First posted: 2024-07-29
• Last updated: 2024-07-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States