Postpartum DepressionNCT07603063
A Descriptive Study of the Correlation Between Postpartum Depression and Body Image Dissatisfaction, Self-objectification, and Social Media Appearance Comparison
An observational study of Postpartum Depression, run by Sun Yat-sen University.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to assess the prevalence of postpartum depression and analyze its relationship with body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and social media appearance comparison in postpartum women seeking care at the Obstetrics Department. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Postpartum Depression
- How many people
- 385 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 28 Apr 2026to 30 Oct 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: puerperae from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
Who may be able to join
- Aged ≥ 18 years;
- Between 4 weeks and 12 months postpartum;
- Able to read and comprehend the Chinese questionnaire, and capable of using a smartphone;
- Voluntary participation in the study with a signed written informed consent form.
Who cannot join
- A confirmed pre-pregnancy diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or intellectual disabilities, preventing normal communication;
- Diagnosed with depression during pregnancy or the postpartum period, and currently receiving pharmacological or psychological therapy;
- Experiencing severe pregnancy or postpartum complications with an unstable clinical condition, rendering the participant unable to complete the questionnaire;
- Having a newborn with congenital malformations or severe medical conditions;
- Having experienced major stressful life events within the past 4 to 6 weeks (e.g., perinatal fetal death, or the death of an immediate family member).
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
The goal of this observational study is to assess the prevalence of postpartum depression and analyze its relationship with body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and social media appearance comparison in postpartum women seeking care at the Obstetrics Department.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
What is the current status of postpartum depression, body image dissatisfaction, and self-objectification in this population? How do body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and appearance-related social media comparison correlate with postpartum depression? Participants will answer online survey questions about their psychological status and social media usage.
Read the detailed description
This cross-sectional study will be conducted using a questionnaire survey methodology. A self-designed general information questionnaire will be administered to collect and describe the demographic characteristics and obstetric information of the postpartum population at baseline. Furthermore, a series of standardized instruments will be utilized to assess specific psychological and behavioral variables among the participants:
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to evaluate postpartum depressive status; The Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ) to measure the degree of body image dissatisfaction; The Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (OBCS) to evaluate the level of self-objectification; The Social Networking Sites Appearance Comparison Scale (SNSACS) to assess appearance comparison behaviors on social media; The Social Networking Site Intensity Scale (FBI) to determine the intensity of social media usage; The Upward Physical Appearance Comparison Scale (UPACS) to evaluate the extent of upward physical appearance comparisons.
Finally, this study will further analyze the correlations among postpartum body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, appearance comparison on social media, and postpartum depression.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression
- Keywords
- Postpartum Depression, Body Image Dissatisfaction, Self-Objectification, Social Media Appearance Comparison
- Medical subject headings
- Depression, Postpartum
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
postpartum depression
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, EPDS The scale consists of 10 items rated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (never) to 3 (always), with a total score ranging from 0 to 30. Higher scores indicate greater severity of postpartum depression.
Measured: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
Secondary outcomes (5)
body image dissatisfaction
Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ) This multidimensional scale consists of 52 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Each subscale is scored independently, with lower scores indicating lower levels of body image satisfaction.
Measured: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
self-objectification
Objectified Body Consciousness Scale （OBCS） The Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (OBCS) consists of 20 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The scale comprises three subscales: (1) the Body Surveillance subscale (8 items, score range: 8-40), which measures the tendency of individuals to monitor their physical appearance; (2) the Body Shame subscale (8 items, score range: 8-40), which assesses the feelings of shame experienced when one's body fails to meet sociocultural standards; and (3) the Appearance Control Beliefs subscale (4 items, score range: 4-20), which evaluates the degree to which individuals believe they can control their physical appearance. Higher scores on each subscale indicate a greater level of objectified body consciousness in that respective dimension.
Measured: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
appearance comparison behaviors on social media
Social Networking Site Appearance Comparison Scale, SNSACS This scale consists of 3 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), with total scores ranging from 3 to 15. Higher scores indicate a greater tendency for body image comparison on social networking sites.
Measured: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
the intensity of social media usage
The Facebook Intensity Scale,FBI The scale consists of 8 items. The first two items assess the number of friends an individual has on social media and their average daily time spent on these platforms. The remaining six items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), with scores for this section ranging from 6 to 30. Higher scores on these six items indicate a greater intensity of social media use.
Measured: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
Upward Appearance Comparison
Upward Physical Appearance Comparisons Scale,UPACS This scale consists of 10 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), with total scores ranging from 10 to 50. Higher scores indicate a greater tendency to engage in upward appearance comparison
Measured: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 May 2026
- Study start28 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Oct 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postpartum DepressionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Sun Yat-sen UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 385 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Wei XIA, PhD, Sun Yat-sen University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07603063
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AF-LLPJ-20251230-07
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 7 May 2026
- Last updated
- 22 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: all IPD collected throughout the trial
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Descriptive Study of the Correlation Between Postpartum Depression and Body Image Dissatisfaction, Self-objectification, and Social Media Appearance Comparison
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07603063
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AF-LLPJ-20251230-07
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression
- Keywords
- Postpartum Depression, Body Image Dissatisfaction, Self-Objectification, Social Media Appearance Comparison
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 385 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this observational study is to assess the prevalence of postpartum depression and analyze its relationship with body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and social media appearance comparison in postpartum women seeking care at the Obstetrics Department.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
What is the current status of postpartum depression, body image dissatisfaction, and self-objectification in this population? How do body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and appearance-related social media comparison correlate with postpartum depression? Participants will answer online survey questions about their psychological status and social media usage.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional study will be conducted using a questionnaire survey methodology. A self-designed general information questionnaire will be administered to collect and describe the demographic characteristics and obstetric information of the postpartum population at baseline. Furthermore, a series of standardized instruments will be utilized to assess specific psychological and behavioral variables among the participants:
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to evaluate postpartum depressive status; The Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ) to measure the degree of body image dissatisfaction; The Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (OBCS) to evaluate the level of self-objectification; The Social Networking Sites Appearance Comparison Scale (SNSACS) to assess appearance comparison behaviors on social media; The Social Networking Site Intensity Scale (FBI) to determine the intensity of social media usage; The Upward Physical Appearance Comparison Scale (UPACS) to evaluate the extent of upward physical appearance comparisons.
Finally, this study will further analyze the correlations among postpartum body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, appearance comparison on social media, and postpartum depression.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- puerperae from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Aged ≥ 18 years;
- Between 4 weeks and 12 months postpartum;
- Able to read and comprehend the Chinese questionnaire, and capable of using a smartphone;
- Voluntary participation in the study with a signed written informed consent form.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- A confirmed pre-pregnancy diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or intellectual disabilities, preventing normal communication;
- Diagnosed with depression during pregnancy or the postpartum period, and currently receiving pharmacological or psychological therapy;
- Experiencing severe pregnancy or postpartum complications with an unstable clinical condition, rendering the participant unable to complete the questionnaire;
- Having a newborn with congenital malformations or severe medical conditions;
- Having experienced major stressful life events within the past 4 to 6 weeks (e.g., perinatal fetal death, or the death of an immediate family member).
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
postpartum depression
Time frame: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, EPDS The scale consists of 10 items rated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 (never) to 3 (always), with a total score ranging from 0 to 30. Higher scores indicate greater severity of postpartum depression.
5 secondary outcomes
body image dissatisfaction
Time frame: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
self-objectification
Time frame: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
appearance comparison behaviors on social media
Time frame: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
the intensity of social media usage
Time frame: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
Upward Appearance Comparison
Time frame: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. all IPD collected throughout the trial
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Postpartum Depression, run by Sun Yat-sen University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact XUE WANG, bachelor (+8613640902170, 1159249608@qq.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
postpartum depression (time frame: from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 May 2026.