ACT for High-risk Pregnancy

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

In brief

This study is designed to reduce the psychological distress of women with high-risk pregnancy. Women who express interest and are eligible will have the opportunity to participate in a 7-day acceptance therapy. This therapy is based on the theory that attempts to control internal states, thoughts and feelings can contribute to symptoms of depression, anxiety and/or stress. This study aims to educate women about how the willingness to experience uncomfortable pregnancy-related sensations and thoughts, rather than fighting them, can provide relief. The therapy is completed virtually, with the first therapy session done over video call with the therapist. Following, participants complete the remaining six days of therapy on their own using a work book. All women participating in the study will be asked to complete a series of self-report questionnaires before, during, and immediately following treatment, as well as twice postpartum. Participants will receive up to $60 and a work book for participation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04193514

Run by

Southern Methodist University

People needed

60

Starts

2019-11-15

Expected to finish

2022-02-02

Last updated by the study team

2022-02-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pregnant women with a current high-risk pregnancy.
• Patients must be willing to engage in brief Acceptance-Commitment Therapy
• Patients must be English-speaking.
• Ages 18 years or older.

You may not qualify if…

• Active suicidal ideation or self-harm in the past year; any previous history of suicide attempts.
• History of bipolar disorder, psychosis, mental retardation or organic brain damage.
• Currently using substances (alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, etc.)
• Actively participating in psychotherapy for emotional or psychological problems from another provider

Where it is running

• Southern Methodist University — Dallas, Texas, United States

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