Can podcasts ease Fathers' postpartum depression?
NCT ID NCT07742566
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot trial tests a digital program called Together in Parenting (TIP) designed to help fathers who are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety after their child is born. The program includes short podcasts and educational materials based on interpersonal therapy. The study will see if fathers find the program useful and easy to use, and whether it might help reduce their symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Together in Parenting (TIP), a digital intervention with podcasts and educational handouts based on interpersonal therapy
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a new way to support fathers' mental health during the postpartum period, potentially reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not be definitive. The program is only in English and requires internet access, which may limit who can benefit.
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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 & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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