Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Maternal Mental Health Access - MaMa

Purpose

This hybrid effectiveness-implementation project will allow the team to evaluate and refine implementation in preparation for future multisite trials to ultimately move the Evidence-Based Intervention (EBI) to scale among diverse populations. The plan is to enroll 120 at-risk pregnant and postpartum women from rural, urban, and Latino populations. Using a randomized preference design to also evaluate patient and sociocultural factors in participation and symptom trajectory. Using the Implementation Research Logic Model, the team will evaluate the implementation feasibility and acceptability of a remote-access and on-demand MBCT PD prevention intervention that is integrated within maternal clinical care settings using an existing patient portal. Successful achievement of the study aims will result in a refined implementation protocol for future studies that are sufficiently powered to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated Digital Mental Health Technology and to estimate the cost/benefit ratio

Conditions

Postpartum Depression
Perinatal Depression

Eligibility

Eligible Ages: Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders: Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Inclusion Criteria

18+ years of age, who at the time of screening - Have a viable pregnancy or are postpartum (up to 1 year) - Identified as at-risk for PD (any one of the following: - EPDS score equal to or greater than 9 or less than 21 - History of depression/anxiety - 2 or more significant life events) - English- or Spanish-speaking - Currently attending a UHealth clinic or rural public health partner clinic.

Exclusion Criteria

Have a substance use disorder - Current diagnosis of serious mental illness, such as psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression (including EPDS > 20) - Severe anxiety, suicidality, or currently taking any medications for a mental health condition.

Study Design

Phase: N/A
Study Type: Interventional
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Masking: None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

Arm	Description	Assigned Intervention
Other Choice 1	Options; On-Demand (OD) alone or On-Demand (OD) with a facilitated discussion board (DB)	Behavioral: Maternal Mental Health Access for Postpartum Depression- Prevention and UPLIFT- intervention The intervention uses a standardized, manualized program (UPLIFT - Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts) based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT) in the prevention of depression in various populations and settings. MBCT can be delivered individually and in groups and via electronic platforms, in diverse populations. We have adapted UPLIFT for this study, based on input from focus groups and in response to the ongoing pandemic, and under the direction of our team's mental health professionals. Adaptations include access to asynchronous, on-demand multi-media MBCT content (digital audio-video files and downloadable content), Other names: Arm 1 On-Demand (OD) Behavioral: On-Demand + Discussion board (DB) Adaptations include access to asynchronous, on-demand multi-media MBCT content (digital audio-video files and downloadable content), as well as synchronous Videoconference (VC) reduced from 8 weekly one-hour sessions to 4 one-hour sessions every two weeks. a discussion board with the potential to build a sense of community in a similar way that synchronous VC groups provide.
Other Choice 2	Options: On-Demand (OD) + Discussion board (DB) or OD + Video Conference (VC)	Behavioral: Maternal Mental Health Access for Postpartum Depression- Prevention and UPLIFT- intervention The intervention uses a standardized, manualized program (UPLIFT - Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts) based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT) in the prevention of depression in various populations and settings. MBCT can be delivered individually and in groups and via electronic platforms, in diverse populations. We have adapted UPLIFT for this study, based on input from focus groups and in response to the ongoing pandemic, and under the direction of our team's mental health professionals. Adaptations include access to asynchronous, on-demand multi-media MBCT content (digital audio-video files and downloadable content), Other names: Arm 1 On-Demand (OD) Behavioral: Arm 2 The intervention uses a standardized, manualized program (UPLIFT - Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts) based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT) in the prevention of depression in various populations and settings. MBCT can be delivered individually and in groups and via electronic platforms, in diverse populations. On-demand multi-media MBCT content (digital audio-video files and downloadable content) Other names: On-Demand (OD) + Discussion Board (DB) Behavioral: On Demand (OD) + Video Conference (VC) on-demand multi-media MBCT content (digital audio-video files and downloadable content), as well as synchronous Videoconference (VC) reduced from 8 weekly one-hour sessions to 4 one-hour sessions every two weeks. A discussion board with the potential to build a sense of community in a similar way that synchronous VC groups provide.
Other Choice 3	Options; Om-Demand (OD) or On-Demand (OD) + Video Conference (VC)	Behavioral: Maternal Mental Health Access for Postpartum Depression- Prevention and UPLIFT- intervention The intervention uses a standardized, manualized program (UPLIFT - Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts) based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT) in the prevention of depression in various populations and settings. MBCT can be delivered individually and in groups and via electronic platforms, in diverse populations. We have adapted UPLIFT for this study, based on input from focus groups and in response to the ongoing pandemic, and under the direction of our team's mental health professionals. Adaptations include access to asynchronous, on-demand multi-media MBCT content (digital audio-video files and downloadable content), Other names: Arm 1 On-Demand (OD) Behavioral: Arm 3 The intervention uses a standardized, manualized program (UPLIFT - Using Practice and Learning to Increase Favorable Thoughts) based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT) in the prevention of depression in various populations and settings. Other names: On Demand (OD) Behavioral: On Demand (OD) + Video Conference (VC) Access to asynchronous, on-demand multi-media MBCT content (digital audio-video files and downloadable content), as well as synchronous Videoconference (VC)

Recruiting Locations

More Details

Status: Recruiting
Sponsor: University of Utah

Study Contact

Gwen Latendresse, PhD CNM
(801) 587-9636
gwen.latendresse@nurs.utah.edu

Detailed Description

This type1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation project is conducted within healthcare settings and underserved populations (rural, urban, and Latino) and for individuals who are at risk for perinatal depression (PD), which allows the team to refine the approach in preparation for a future effectiveness trial for the prevention of PD in diverse communities using accessible Digital Mental Health Technology (patient education portal, FB discussion boards, synchronous videoconference support sessions). The plan is to adopt a randomized preference trial design to assess the impact of patient preference and sociocultural factors (including race, ethnicity, and geographic residence) on engagement and preliminary results. This information is crucial for a subsequent trial and for ultimately taking the intervention to scale. The study design using the IRLM reflects scientific rigor that can be reproduced by other investigators. The implemented strategies specifically developed to optimize implementation success, and to measure the implementation outcomes of these strategies and include valuable input from key informants, stakeholders, and the Community Advisory Board at regular intervals throughout the project time period.