Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression and Anxiety in Perinatal Parents
Recruiting now NCT06881693
Run by University of Regina · for 18 and older · All sexes
What this study is about
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Wellbeing Course for New and Expecting Parents (WCNEP), an internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) intervention, in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression in perinatal parents, within a routine care online therapy clinic (the Online Therapy Unit). The study aims to assess treatment uptake, perceptions, feasibility, and effectiveness of the WCNEP in routine care among birthing and non-birthing parents. Over the duration of 8 weeks, participants will review course materials online and respond to questionnaires aimed at assessing changes in various outcomes over time.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- Become the guardian of an infant in the last 24 month by birth or adoption/fostering or are expecting the birth of an infant as a birthing parent or partner;
- Self-reported difficulty with depression and/or anxiety;
- Are aged 18 years or older; or 16 if participant meets criteria to be treated as a mature minor based on Saskatchewan legislation;
- Willingness to learn information and skills to self-manage mental health difficulties, consent to course and associated research.
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Current severe medical or psychiatric condition that requires immediate treatment (e.g. current mania or psychosis, actively suicidal or unable to keep themselves safe, medical condition requiring immediate surgery or other invasive treatment);
- Living outside of Saskatchewan;
- Unable to read and understand English. (All content is provided in English and staff is English speaking; it is cost prohibitive at this time to provide the complete service in languages other than English).
Where this trial is running
- Online Therapy Unit, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who to contact
Marcie Nugent, MSW · 306-337-2946 · marcie.nugent@uregina.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT06881693.
Verify everything on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record. Page updated July 2026.