Group CBT for Paternal Perinatal Depression
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18+
SponsorMcMaster University
About this trial
The purpose of the proposed study is to determine the effectiveness of an online, 9-week group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) intervention for paternal perinatal depression (PND) in fathers and fathers-to-be. Fathers or fathers-to-be living in Ontario, Canada who have depression symptoms while their partner has been pregnant and/or during the first 18 months of their child's life will be assigned with a 50/50 chance (like flipping a coin) to receive online group CBT in addition to usual care, or to receive usual care only.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Non-birthing individuals identifying as fathers-to-be (i.e., have a pregnant partner) or fathers who have an infant <18 months at recruitment
Fluent in written/spoken English
Have an EPDS score ≥9
Live in Ontario
Disqualifiers
Free of bipolar, psychotic, borderline personality and current substance use disorders
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression
Treatment groups
112 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
McMaster University
Lead sponsor
Ottawa Public Health
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov