Evaluating the Effectiveness of Brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Pregnant Women With Depression
Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depression focused on measuring Perinatal Depression, Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Between 8 and 32 weeks of gestation at time of study entry A score above 12 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Speaks English Resides in the Pittsburgh, PA, area Access to a household telephone Exclusion Criteria: Currently receiving treatment for depression (i.e., medication or psychotherapy) History of a prior manic episode Alcohol or drug abuse or dependence within 6 months of study entry Psychotic disorder or organic mental disorder Suicidal, homicidal, or requires hospitalization Severe sexual and/or physical aggression in relationship with partner or husband Significant medical illness such as epilepsy, autoimmune disorder, liver dysfunction, or unstable endocrine disease Severe cognitive deficits that would prevent treatment with psychotherapy
Sites / Locations
- Magee Womens Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
A
B