EMA and mHealth in Preventing Postpartum Depression
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorThe University of Hong Kong
About this trial
This proposed study aims to develop and examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a proactive intervention model that combines brief psychological counselling, Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), mHealth-based psychological support, and CBT-guided telephone counselling to prevent postpartum depression (PPD).
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Pregnant women who are in their 20 to 28 weeks of gestation,
Receiving regular antenatal care service in Hong Kong,
Had a total score ≥7 in EPDS-10 (suggesting potential distress symptoms),
Able to read and understand Chinese and use an instant messaging app weekly
Disqualifiers
None
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Brief psychological counselling and health education
- 2 Weeks of Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)
- 10 weeks of mobile health psychological support
- CBT-guided telephone counselling booster
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov