Clinical Trial

Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Paternal Perinatal Depression

Active, Not Recruiting
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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.
Protocol Amendment History 4 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 4 times since 2025-09-02; most recent amendment 2026-01-22.
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2025-12-02
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-09-11
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07166237
Lead Sponsor McMaster University
Conditions Perinatal Depression, Fathers
Enrollment 48 participants
Start Date 2025-09-09
Primary Completion 2026-09 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-26