Can online therapy help depressed moms in head start? large trial launches

NCT ID NCT05142384

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Oregon Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests Mom-Net, an online cognitive behavioral therapy program with coaching, for low-income mothers with depression whose children are in Head Start. About 960 mothers will be assigned to Mom-Net or usual care, with coaching provided by Head Start staff. The goal is to see if this approach reduces depression and improves parenting in a real-world community setting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mom-Net (online cognitive behavioral therapy with coaching)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way to treat maternal depression within Head Start programs, improving mothers' mental health and parenting.
What could go wrong: This is a large implementation trial, but results depend on real-world delivery by Head Start staff, which may vary. The low-intensity coaching version may be less effective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oregon Research Institute
RECRUITING

Springfield, Oregon, 97477, United States

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