๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-13

CBT for Postpartum Depression and Infant Emotion Regulation (NCT05269732)

The Impact of Treating Postpartum Depression on Infant Emotion Regulation

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: McMaster University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The primary objective of this study is to determine if online group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for maternal postpartum depression (PPD) added to treatment as usual (TAU) leads to greater improvements in infant emotion regulation (ER) than maternal receipt of TAU alone immediately post-treatment, 6 and 30 months later. This study will also aim to determine what mechanisms PPD treatment leads to changes in infant ER.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: McMaster University โ€” Hamilton, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years to 99 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • McMaster University โ€” Hamilton, Ontario

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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