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Mindfulness Therapy for Perinatal Depression

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Overseen ByJessica Tipsord, PhD
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this study is to investigate inflammation as the biological mechanism by which mindfulness based cognitive therapy for perinatal depression (MBCT-PD) administered during pregnancy improves women's emotional well-being and whole person health index during pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Secondarily the investigative team will determine if MBCT-PD administered during pregnancy improves the physical health and emotional well-being of the developing child.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Elinor L Sullivan, PhD

Principal Investigator

Oregon Health and Science University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for pregnant women who may be experiencing depression or stress. The study aims to see if mindfulness-based therapy during pregnancy can help improve emotional and physical health for both mothers and their babies.

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals who do not expect to move over the next year
I am a healthy pregnant woman between 18 and 50 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

Smoking more than 5 cigarettes during pregnancy
Drinking more than 10 alcoholic drinks during pregnancy
Marijuana use (legal in Oregon)
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for perinatal depression
  • Pregnancy Health Group

Trial Overview

Researchers are comparing a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy program designed for depression in pregnancy with a standard pregnancy health group, to see which better improves mental and physical well-being in mothers and their infants.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for perinatal depressionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Pregnancy Health GroupActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Oregon Health and Science University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,024
Recruited
7,420,000+

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Collaborator

Trials
886
Recruited
677,000+

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