Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression

NCT07166237 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Canada tracker

Sponsor

McMaster University

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2025-09-09

Last updated

2026-01-26

Condition(s) studied

Perinatal DepressionFathers

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy). The weekly group sessions will be two hours long and take place once a week for 9 consecutive weeks. The first hour of the session will involve teaching and practice of CBT skills, followed by one hour of unstructured discussion around topics relevant to participants with paternal perinatal depression. Each group will be delivered online via Zoom and guided by our intervention manual.

Study summary

The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to assess the feasibility of offering a 9-week group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT; a type of talking therapy) led by a psychiatrist and public health nurse to fathers and non-birthing parents who identify as fathers or fathers-to-be (have a partner who is expecting) with perinatal depression. Fathers or fathers-to-be living in Ontario who have depression symptoms while their partner has been pregnant and/or during the first 18 months of their child's life will be assigned with a 50/50 chance (like flipping a coin) to receive online group CBT in addition to usual care, or to receive usual care only.

Eligibility

Sex

MALE

Min age

—

Max age

—

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: * Non-birthing individuals identifying as fathers-to-be (i.e., have a pregnant partner) or fathers with an infant \<18 months at recruitment, be fluent in written/spoken English, have an EPDS score ≥9 and live in Ontario Exclusion Criteria: * Free of bipolar, psychotic, borderline personality and current substance use disorders

Primary outcome measure(s)

Number of participants recruited in recruitment period — 6 months
Recruit and randomize 48 participants (over two groups; 24 experimental, 24 control) in six months
Number of participants who complete all data collection procedures — 6 months
75% of participants complete all three questionnaires and structured interviews
Number of participants who complete study (retention) — 6 months
75% of participants remain in study until completion
Number of participants who complete the intervention (adherence) — 6 months
80% of participants in treatment group complete the intervention

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
McMaster University	Hamilton	Ontario

More McMaster University trials in Canada

Patient Reported Outcomes Burdens and Experiences - Phase 3 Recruiting

Anteroposterior Versus Anterolateral Electrode Position for Electrical Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation Recruiting

A 2x2 Factorial, Randomized, Open-label Trial to Evaluate Neuromodulators and Cough Control Therapy in Patients With Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough Starting soon

Investigation of Vancomycin Efficacy in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Starting soon

The Impact of Plant-based Blends on Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Older Adults Active, not recruiting

Other trials for the same condition

Early Detection of Perinatal Depression With Wearable Technology Starting soon

Group CBT for Paternal Perinatal Depression Starting soon

Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia Versus Sleep Hygiene for Sleep Difficulties in Early Pregnancy Recruiting

Perinatal Depression & Anxiety (PDA) and Maternal Gut Microbiome Recruiting

Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

View NCT07166237 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ← All trials in Canada