N/A
Completed N=388
The Effect of a Father Inclusive Psychoeducation Program on Postnatal Depression
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02010840 ↗Enrolled (actual)
388
Serious AEs
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Results posted
Oct 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale — 41; 35; 37 score on a scale
Summary
Study hypothesis: Childbearing couples who receive the father inclusive psychoeducation program will have: (a) a lower level of depressive symptoms, (b) a higher level of marital relationship, and (c) a higher level of quality of life at 6 weeks, 6 months and one year postpartum than those who receive the usual perinatal care.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Dyadic Adjustment Scale |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 12-item Health Survey |
— | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- aged 18 or above;
- first-time parents;
- able to speak and read the Chinese language; and
- Hong Kong residents.
Exclusion Criteria
- couples with past or family psychiatric history
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02010840). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.