MOCHA: Embedded Inpatient Mental Health Care for High-Risk Perinatal Patients
Eligible age
18–100 yrs
Accepts
Women
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
Pregnant and postpartum patients hospitalized for medical complications experience high rates of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms, yet access to timely psychiatric care during obstetric hospitalization is limited. Project MOCHA integrates early mental health screening, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and structured follow-up into routine inpatient maternity care for individuals at elevated clinical risk. This single-arm implementation study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of delivering a Collaborative Mental Health Care Program within a high-risk obstetric inpatient setting. The program includes brief inpatient psychotherapy, symptom monitoring, and post-discharge follow-up over three months. Preliminary changes in depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and posttraumatic stress symptoms will be assessed to inform future effectiveness trials and broader health system integration.
Sponsor: Indiana University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 18 years old or older
- ✓ Pregnant (or recently have given birth) at any gestational age
- ✓ Must have experienced at least one adverse pregnancy outcome
- ✓ Admitted for an extended inpatient stay
- ✓ English speaking
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Under 18 years old
- ✕ Not currently pregnant or past one year postpartum
- ✕ Not experienced at least one adverse pregnancy outcome
- ✕ Not admitted for an extended inpatient stay at RMT
Where it's recruiting
Indianapolis
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07540585 · last updated 2026-09-08