NCT02266186

Brief Summary

The purpose of this project To study the efficacy of Internet-based guided self-help program of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ICBT) compared to traditional individual live CBT in a group of women with severe fear of childbirth (S-FOC). The treatment groups are compared with a control group receiving individual support at their antenatal clinics.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2013

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2013

Completed
12 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 22, 2014

Completed
24 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 16, 2014

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2017

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

March 8, 2018

Status Verified

March 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

4.2 years

First QC Date

September 22, 2014

Last Update Submit

March 7, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Level of fear of childbirth

    self rating with: Wijma Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire version A (W-DEQ vers. A)

    Change baseline to after 8 weeks of treatment

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Level of trauma

    Change from baseline to 3 months after delivery

  • Level of anxiety and depression

    Change from baseline to 3 months after delivery

Other Outcomes (5)

  • Number of women delivered vaginally

    3 months after delivery

  • Appointments

    3 months after delivery

  • Sick leave

    3 months after delivery

  • +2 more other outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Internet CBT

EXPERIMENTAL

Intervention:Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy.

Behavioral: Internet based Cognitive behavioural therapy

Traditional CBT

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Intervention:Traditional CBT given by a therapist following given modules.

Behavioral: Traditional Cognitive behavioural therapy

Care as usual

NO INTERVENTION

Childbirth preparation according to local routine

Interventions

Therapist supported live therapy

Also known as: Traditional CBT .
Traditional CBT

Internetbased CBTwith limited therapist support

Also known as: Internet CBT
Internet CBT

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 50 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Pregnant women in 16-30weeks of pregnancy at time for enrolment
  • Able to read and write Swedish language
  • having the possibility to use the internet during the therapy.

You may not qualify if:

  • Suicidal, psychotic or schizophrenic symptoms.
  • Not motivated to work with their fear.
  • Ongoing psychological therapy because of fear of childbirth
  • Non Swedish- speaking women

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Kvinnokliniken, Vrinnevisjukhuset

Norrköping, 60379, Sweden

Location

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Study Officials

  • Klaas WIjma, Professor

    Linkoeping University

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 22, 2014

First Posted

October 16, 2014

Study Start

October 1, 2013

Primary Completion

December 1, 2017

Study Completion

January 1, 2018

Last Updated

March 8, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-03

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