Evaluating the Effectiveness of Brief Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Pregnant Women With Depression

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Conditions studied: Depression

In brief

This study will compare the effectiveness of brief interpersonal psychotherapy versus standard treatment for pregnant women with depression.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00292903

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

60

Starts

2004-03-01

Expected to finish

2007-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-09-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Between 8 and 32 weeks of gestation at time of study entry
• A score above 12 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
• Speaks English
• Resides in the Pittsburgh, PA, area
• Access to a household telephone

You may not qualify if…

• Currently receiving treatment for depression (i.e., medication or psychotherapy)
• History of a prior manic episode
• Alcohol or drug abuse or dependence within 6 months of study entry
• Psychotic disorder or organic mental disorder
• Suicidal, homicidal, or requires hospitalization
• Severe sexual and/or physical aggression in relationship with partner or husband
• Significant medical illness such as epilepsy, autoimmune disorder, liver dysfunction, or unstable endocrine disease
• Severe cognitive deficits that would prevent treatment with psychotherapy

Where it is running

• Magee Womens Hospital — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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