New online program aims to lift the cloud of depression for new mothers
NCT ID NCT04069091
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study offers an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to pregnant women who show signs of depression. The goal is to reduce depressive symptoms and support healthy development in their babies. Researchers will enroll 1,000 women from antenatal clinics across Finland to test the program's effectiveness.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 1,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2020
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * EPDS screen result of 10 or more * Agreed to be invited for the intervention during the screening phase Exclusion Criteria: * Active suicidality * Presence of severe mental disorder * Concurrent use of psychotropic medication / concurrently under psychosocial treatment for mental disorder
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Helsinki
RECRUITINGHelsinki, Uusimaa, 00014, Finland
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