DBT-P treatment study (Emotion Dysregulation During Pregnancy)

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to find out how well an emotion regulation skills training program can help expecting mothers lower stress during pregnancy and improve their heart rate.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Adults ages 18-45 who:
  • Are at least 12 weeks pregnant
  • Are carrying a single child
  • Are not diagnosed with any form of psychosis
For more information, contact the study team at alicia.holloway@duke.edu.

Age Range

18-45

Sex/Genders

Female (cisgender)
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

Description

If you choose to join this study, you will get a random assignment to either:
  • Participate in the study as part of an assessment only control group; OR
  • Participate in the study skills training group
If you are assigned to the study skills training group, you will complete 10 weeks of remote weekly emotion regulation skills groups that last 2-2.5 hours each week and will take place over remote video (Zoom). Participants will also complete homework and daily diary questions about mood and any thoughts of self-harm. Both groups will complete surveys and clinical interviews asking questions about your emotions, coping skills, and stress levels. Heart rate will be collected as well at each session.

Locations

Duke University Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays
Weekends
Evenings

Compensation

Yes

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

Developing pregnancy-specific dialectical behavior therapy skills to promote multigenerational mental health

Principal Investigator

Elisabeth
Conradt

Protocol Number

PRO00116252

NCT ID

NCT06963801

Phase

N/A

Enrollment Status

Pending Open to Enrollment
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