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Can group therapy lift the fog of depression for new dads?

NCT ID NCT07166237

Symptom relief Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 9-week online group therapy program (cognitive behavioural therapy) can help fathers and non-birthing parents who feel depressed during their partner's pregnancy or within the first 18 months after birth. About 48 participants in Ontario will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy plus usual care, or usual care alone. The main goal is to see if this approach is practical and acceptable, and to measure changes in depression symptoms.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 48 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-birthing individuals identifying as fathers-to-be (i.e., have a pregnant partner) or fathers with an infant \<18 months at recruitment, be fluent in written/spoken English, have an EPDS score ≥9 and live in Ontario Exclusion Criteria: * Free of bipolar, psychotic, borderline personality and current substance use disorders

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

perinatal asphyxia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fathers Perinatal depression

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McMaster University

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada

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