Can screening and online therapy during pregnancy prevent postpartum depression?
NCT ID NCT07349368
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether screening pregnant women for depression and anxiety and providing tailored online therapy could prevent these conditions after childbirth. Over 3,300 women participated, with some receiving screening and internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) during pregnancy, while others received only standard care. The goal was to see if this approach is effective and practical to roll out on a larger scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Stratified internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) with video sessions and telehealth counseling
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a practical, scalable way to reduce postpartum depression and anxiety through early screening and online therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a feasibility study, not a large-scale efficacy trial, so results may not be definitive. The intervention relies on smartphone access and self-reporting, which may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jieshou Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Fuyang, China
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