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EMA and mHealth in Preventing Postpartum Depression

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by The University of Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorThe University of Hong Kong
Started2024-08-25
Est. completion2025-06-30
Eligibility
Age18 Years+
SexFEMALE
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT06777563

Summary

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

Age: 18 Years+Sex: FEMALEHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant women who are in their 20 to 28 weeks of gestation,
2. Receiving regular antenatal care service in Hong Kong,
3. Had a total score ≥7 in EPDS-10 (suggesting potential distress symptoms),
4. Able to read and understand Chinese and use an instant messaging app weekly

Exclusion Criteria:

1\) Pregnant women who are undergoing psychiatric/psychological treatment.

Conditions4

DepressionEcological Momentary AssessmentPostpartum Depression (PPD)mHealth Intervention

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