Can online therapy help depressed moms in head start? large trial launches
NCT ID NCT05142384
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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
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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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Oregon Research Institute
RECRUITINGSpringfield, Oregon, 97477, United States
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