Parenting Skills Group for Mothers With Postpartum Depression

Plain-language summary

This study looks at a parenting skills program called Circle of Security Parenting for mothers experiencing postpartum depression. Mothers aged 18-50 with infants aged 3-14 months may take part, including both mothers with and without depression symptoms. It is a non-phase study and is currently enrolling participants.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Intervention

Circle of Security Parenting program

Start date

8/3/2023

Estimated completion

6/1/2035

Countries

United States

Related genes

Locations

• Denver, United States

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Mothers aged 18-50 years old with infants aged 3-14 months old
* Mothers who are experiencing symptoms of depression and mothers who are not experiencing symptoms of depression (non-depressed controls) are encouraged to participate.

(please note that mothers who are experiencing active depression and who are not already being treated under the care of a qualified healthcare provider (i.e. through therapy or psychopharmacological intervention) will be referred for such treatment prior to being enrolled in the study. This study is not a replacement for professional management of depression or other mental health symptoms.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mothers with severe psychopathology (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, among others)
* Infants with major medical problems that may interfere with a mother's ability to participate in and benefit from the intervention