In-person vs. Virtual Delivery of a Group-based Prevention of Postpartum Depression

Conditions studied

Postpartum Depression

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether an established preventive intervention (group interpersonal therapy) delivered virtually shows the same benefits for preventing postpartum depression as it does when delivered in person.

Interventions

• Behavioral: ROSE Program: In Person — In-person preventative intervention for postpartum depression that includes content on building social support and communication skills in relationships, navigating the role transition to motherhood, and learning about signs and symptoms of depression after delivery.
• Behavioral: ROSE Program: Virtual — Virtual ROSE covers the same content (e.g. improving social support and communication) and is delivered by the same facilitators as the in-person intervention via telehealth.

Primary outcomes

• Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL 20) (6 weeks after birth)
• Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL 20) (3 months after birth)
• Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL 20) (6 months after birth)
• Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL 20) (12 months after birth)
• Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) (6 weeks after birth)
• Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) (3 months after birth)
• Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) (6 months after birth)
• Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) (12 months after birth)

Eligibility information

Study locations

• Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado 80204 United States