NCT07607613NARecruiting
Parents and Babies Pilot
Northwestern University
Start Date
8/3/2026
Completion Date
4/1/2027
Summary
The goal of this study will be piloting the Parents and Babies perinatal depression prevention intervention to examine its feasibility and acceptability and to obtain preliminary data on its efficacy. This includes exploring/understanding users' experiences navigating the interventions (e.g., from an implementation perspective) and preliminary evaluations of clinical outcomes, including mental health and minority stress. With data gathered from this pilot study, we will make final adaptations to the Parents and Babies manuals and plan to develop a randomized-control trial to evaluate efficacy of the intervention.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* self-identify as LGBTQ+
* 18 years old or older
* live in the USA or territories
* speak and understand English
* Currently pregnant or within one year of childbirth
* Endorse current mild depressive symptoms or risk factors for postpartum depression
Exclusion Criteria:
* Are unable to consent/have impaired decision making capacity
* Have current active suicidal or homicidal ideation, active psychosis, or current mania
* Are currently experiencing a severe depressive episode
* Do not have audio and/or video capacity for attending group sessions remotely.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Parents and Babies Virtual Group Intervention
BEHAVIORAL
Parents and Babies Hybrid Group Intervention
Conditions
Perinatal DepressionPostpartum Depression (PPD)
Locations
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois 60611
United States