Plain-English translation of NCT06991166 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether two types of talk therapy—cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT)—can help mothers with postpartum depression. The study will compare using just one type of therapy for 4 weeks, or combining both therapies over 8 weeks total. All sessions will be offered by telehealth (video call), making it easier to participate while caring for your baby in the NICU.
Many mothers with babies in the NICU develop postpartum depression, but many don't receive the treatment they need. While both CBT and IPT have been shown to work, no one has tested whether combining them might work even better—or which approach is best for mothers in this difficult situation.
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You would receive 8 weeks of talk therapy sessions delivered by video call. In the first 4 weeks, you'll receive one type of therapy (either CBT or IPT), then switch to the other type for the second 4 weeks. At the 4-week mark and end of the study, you'll complete brief questionnaires about your mood and situation. The goal is to make it as flexible as possible while you're managing your baby's care in the NICU.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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