Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT06881693

Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression and Anxiety in Perinatal Parents

Led by University of Regina · Updated on 2025-11-17

60

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

70 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

U

University of Regina

Lead Sponsor

G

Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Health

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Wellbeing Course for New and Expecting Parents (WCNEP), an internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) intervention, in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression in perinatal parents, within a routine care online therapy clinic (the Online Therapy Unit). The study aims to assess treatment uptake, perceptions, feasibility, and effectiveness of the WCNEP in routine care among birthing and non-birthing parents. Over the duration of 8 weeks, participants will review course materials online and respond to questionnaires aimed at assessing changes in various outcomes over time.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression and Anxiety in Perinatal Parents

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Become the guardian of an infant in the last 24 months by birth or adoption/fostering or are expecting the birth of an infant as a birthing parent or partner
  • Self-reported difficulty with depression and/or anxiety
  • Are aged 18 years or older, or 16 if treated as a mature minor based on Saskatchewan legislation
  • Willingness to learn skills to manage mental health, and consent to the course and research
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Current severe medical or psychiatric condition requiring immediate treatment, such as mania, psychosis, active suicidal thoughts, or urgent medical conditions
  • Living outside of Saskatchewan
  • Unable to read and understand English, as the program is only offered in English

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Online Therapy Unit

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2

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Research Team

M

Marcie Nugent, MSW

CONTACT

H

Heather Hadjistavropoulos, PhD

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

NA

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

1

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