Responsive e-Health Intervention for Perinatal Depression in Healthcare Settings (MMB)
Perinatal Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Perinatal Depression
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- pregnant or postpartum
- have elevated Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) of ≥ 12
- access to broadband internet and a computer at home (desktop, laptop, tablet) or a smartphone (iOS or Android)
- English language proficiency sufficient to enable completion of the informed consent and to engage in all study activities that are delivered in English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women assessed with active suicidal ideation will be excluded and provided with immediate psychiatric care consistent with NorthShore's established safety protocol
Sites / Locations
- NorthShore University HealthSystem
- Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Other
Other
Treatment As Usual + MMB 2.0
Treatment As Usual Only
Women assigned to use MMB 2.0, along with NorthShore HealthSystem's well established usual care, will be guided by the program to move sequentially through 6 sessions, one of which becomes available for use each week, while interacting with engaging activities within each session along with recommended practice activities to encourage transfer of learning and skills to everyday routines. Content is presented using text, interactions, animations, and videos. MMB includes daily tracking and charting of mood and pleasant activities as well as online access to a library, covering a range of issues of concern to pregnant women and new mothers. Integrated text messages offer both motivational messages and links to access specific portions of session content in the MMB 2.0 program. The study coordinator will also provide up to 3 supportive coaching calls to each woman in the MMB 2.0 condition. These calls complement and thus are adjunctive to the MMB 2.0 program.
NorthShore HealthSystem's treatment as usual, or usual care, has been in place since 2003. Screen positive women randomized to this condition will receive social work assessment by phone, followed by community mental health referral as indicated. Referrals will vary by need and may include psychotherapy, support groups, or psychiatry. Referrals will include consideration of geographic proximity, insurance, and acuity. Consistent with routine practice, NorthShore staff will document time spent during evaluation and in making specific referrals.