NCT05676918

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to design and validate an online intervention aimed at promoting well-being in women with postpartum depression. For this, the design of a multicomponent protocol consisting of empirically validated positive interventions and comparing these with a group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is proposed, following the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations for the treatment of depression. Participants will be screened for inclusion in the program if they meet clinical criteria. After that, they will be randomly assigned to a CBT group or a positive psychology intervention (PPI) group.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
98

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2023

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 10, 2022

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 9, 2023

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 16, 2023

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2025

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

May 21, 2025

Status Verified

May 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

2.4 years

First QC Date

November 10, 2022

Last Update Submit

May 16, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Postpartum depression change

    Edinburgh Postpartum depression scale (EPDS). Scores range from 0 to 30, where higher scores mean a worse outcome.

    Immediately before and after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Positive and Negative Affect change

    Immediately before and after the intervention

  • Satisfaction with life change (SWLS). Scores range from 5 to 35, where higher scores mean a better outcome.

    Immediately before and after the intervention

  • Beliefs about pregnancy change

    Immediately before and after the intervention

  • Psychological well-being change

    Immediately before and after the intervention

  • Maternal filial bond in the postpartum change

    Immediately before and after the intervention

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Positive Psychology Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Ten weekly sessions. Session duration: 90 minutes.

Behavioral: Positive Psychology Intervention

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Ten weekly sessions. Session duration: 90 minutes.

Behavioral: Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Interventions

PPI includes 2 modules: hedonic well-being and eudaimonic well-being.

Positive Psychology Intervention

CBT includes 3 modules: behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and interpersonal skills.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Women who have been mothers in the last year

You may not qualify if:

  • Women who have been mothers in the last month,
  • Women who meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria for substance abuse and/or dependence within 30 days prior to study participation,
  • Women who have a serious mental disorder that makes it difficult to follow the protocol (e.g. serious neurocognitive problems or brain damage; schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders).

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Covadonga Chaves Vélez

Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, 28223, Spain

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression, PostpartumPuerperal Disorders

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesDepressive DisorderMood DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Covadonga Chaves, PhD

    Universidad Complutense de Madrid

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Covadonga Chaves

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 10, 2022

First Posted

January 9, 2023

Study Start

January 16, 2023

Primary Completion

June 1, 2025

Study Completion

March 1, 2026

Last Updated

May 21, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Information on the evaluation and intervention protocol can be requested from the researchers. Likewise, the individual participant data can be provided on demand to guarantee the transparency of the study.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, CSR
Time Frame
Since the end of the study (June 2024) and for 10 years
Access Criteria
The individual participant data can be provided on demand to guarantee the transparency of the study.

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