Ecological Momentary Assessment Combined mHealth-based Psychosocial Intervention to Prevent Postpartum Depression in Pregnant Women: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (2) locations...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Pregnant women who are in their 20 to 28 weeks of gestation,
• Receiving regular antenatal care service in Hong Kong,
• Had a total score ≥7 in EPDS-10 (suggesting potential distress symptoms),
• Able to read and understand Chinese and use an instant messaging app weekly
Locations
Other Locations
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
RECRUITING
Hong Kong
The Queen Mary Hospital
RECRUITING
Hong Kong
Contact Information
Primary
Shengzhi Zhao, PhD
lubabezz@connect.hku.hk
+852 6561 4500
Backup
Mengyao Li, Mphil
lmy0814@connect.hku.hk
+852 6851 8462
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-08-25
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-08-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Intervention group (EMA + IM)
The EMA+IM group (group A) will receive an evidence-based intervention composed of brief psychological counselling and health education, 2-week EMA, 10-week mHealth-based psychological support, and CBT-guided telephone counselling, guided by comprehensive assessment.
Experimental: EMA group
The EMA group (Group B) will receive brief psychological counselling and health education and 2-week EMA.
Active_comparator: Control group
The control group (group C) will receive only brief psychological counselling and health education.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: The University of Hong Kong