Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Perinatal Women With Mood Disorders
Completed · Phase 1
Conditions studied: Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
In brief
This study will investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for mood stabilization in perinatal women (preconception, pregnant, and postpartum) with a history of mood disorders. MBCT is a short-term group psychotherapy that has shown effectiveness in preventing depressive relapse. MBCT teaches mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02150681
- Run by
- University of California, Los Angeles
- People needed
- 39
- Starts
- 2012-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2013-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2014-05-30
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Eligible women for this study
- will be planning pregnancy within the forthcoming year, are pregnant, or within one year postpartum
- will meet criteria for at least one prior Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Ed., Revised major depressive, hypomanic, or manic episode,
- has met lifetime Diagnostic and Statistical Manual criteria for bipolar I, II, or not otherwise specified disorder or major depressive disorder;
- are available for group intervention scheduled meetings,
- speak and read English,
- age 18 or older.
You may not qualify if…
- schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or current psychosis;
- organic mental disorder or pervasive developmental delay
- current eating disorder;
- current substance abuse or dependence;
- imminent suicide or homicide risk;
- history of violent behaviors toward others;
- current thoughts of harm to an unborn or recently born child; or
- currently experiencing a mood episode that meets full Diagnostic and Statistical Manual criteria.
Where it is running
- University of California, Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California, United States
- University of Colorado — Boulder, Colorado, United States
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