New study aims to tackle perinatal depression with coordinated care
NCT ID NCT06849869
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This large study tests a collaborative care model (COMPASS+) that adds a mental health care manager to regular obstetric care for pregnant and postpartum people. The care manager offers short-term therapy, tracks symptoms, and works with doctors and a psychiatrist to create personalized treatment plans. The goal is to ease depression symptoms and reduce suicidal thoughts, especially among racial and ethnic groups that often face inequities in care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Collaborative care model (COMPASS+) integrating a care manager, therapy, symptom monitoring, and psychiatrist consultation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a proven, scalable way to reduce depression and suicidal thoughts in new and expecting mothers, especially among underserved groups.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention trial, not a drug or cure. Results depend on how well clinics adopt the program, and benefits may vary across different populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Women and Infants Hospital
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States
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