Phone-Based therapy may lift mood in expectant moms
NCT ID NCT04223115
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program, supported by telephone coaching, can help reduce depression symptoms in pregnant women. About 634 mothers with mild to moderate depression were randomly assigned to either the guided digital program or standard educational materials. The goal is to see if the digital therapy improves mood and anxiety during pregnancy.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 634 people
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- Started
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Jun 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * fluent in written and spoken Finnish or Swedish * access to computer or mobile phone with internet * between 12 and 22 weeks pregnant * screening and baseline score on the EPDS ≥10 points Exclusion Criteria: * lifetime history of psychotic disorder (e.g. schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, psychotic depression) * active suicidal ideation * severe substance abuse or dependence * actively ongoing psychotherapy * participates in another intervention study aiming at treating the symptoms of antenatal depression * multiple pregnancy
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Turku
Turku, Finland
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