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Improving Perinatal Mental Health Through a Collaborative, Community Health Worker and Social Worker Intervention

Improving Perinatal Mental Health Among Latinas Through a Culturally Adapted, Multi-Level Intervention

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
Female only
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 12 weeks
  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Participants will: * Receive 3 community health worker and social worker sessions during pregnancy. * Receive 3 community health worker and social worker sessions postpartum (up to 12 weeks). * Complete a survey at three timepoints (baseline, 2 weeks postpartum and 12 weeks postpartum)."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests whether support from a community health worker and a social worker can improve mental health during pregnancy and after birth. It is for pregnant Hispanic or Latina adults in Central Texas who show signs of depression or anxiety. Participants will have 3 sessions during pregnancy, 3 sessions after birth, and surveys at 3 time points.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an intervention can improve mental health outcomes among pregnant and postpartum Latinas. The main questions it answers are: Is a collaborative, community health worker and social worker intervention is feasible within a community health setting? Is a collaborative, community health worker and social worker intervention is acceptable among Latina individuals in Central Texas? Do participants experience an improvement in perinatal mental health outcomes during or after the collaborative intervention? Participants will: * Receive 3 community health worker and social worker sessions during pregnancy. * Receive 3 community health worker and social worker sessions postpartum (up to 12 weeks). * Complete a survey at three timepoints (baseline, 2 weeks postpartum and 12 weeks postpartum).

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Are 20 to 32 weeks pregnant.
  • Identify as Hispanic or Latina.
  • Are age 18 or older.
  • Get social services from El Buen Samaritano, pregnancy care from LoneStar Circle of Care, or both.
  • Show signs of depression or anxiety on a screening survey, with a score of 3 or higher on either part of the PHQ-4.

Who can't join

  • Are not pregnant.
  • Do not identify as Hispanic or Latina.
  • Do not get services from El Buen Samaritano or LoneStar Circle of Care.
  • Are less than 20 weeks or more than 32 weeks pregnant.
  • Are under age 18.
  • Do not show signs of depression or anxiety on the screening survey.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Identify as Hispanic or Latina * Receive social services from El Buen Samaritano and/or obstetric services from LoneStar Circle of Care * Between 20- and 32-weeks' gestation * 18 years or older * Screen positive for depression or anxiety (PHQ-4≥3 on either subscale) Exclusion Criteria: * Not pregnant * Do not identify as Hispanic or Latina * Do not receive services at El Buen Samaritano or LoneStar Circle of Care * Before 20 weeks pregnant or after 32 weeks pregnant * Under 18 * Do not screen positive for depression or anxiety

Study sites (1)

TX