๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-22

Online Transdiagnostic Group CBT for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety (NCT07162129)

Online Transdiagnostic Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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

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

The purpose of this pilot study is to test the feasibility of an online 10-Week group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBTอพ a type of talking therapy) intervention for postpartum depression and anxiety that is led by psychotherapists, social workers, a psychologist and/or a psychiatrist. Mothers and birthing parents who are 18 years or older, have an infant under 12 months, living in Ontario and who have postpartum depression and/or anxiety symptoms will be assigned with a 50/50 chance (like flipping a coin) to receive online transdiagnostic group CBT in addition to usual postnatal care, or to receive usual postnatal care only.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: McMaster University โ€” Hamilton, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Anxiety (BEHAVIORAL)

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

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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.

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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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