Clinical trials: Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Breastfeeding, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Telehealth-Supported Breastfeeding Counseling in Primiparous Mothers
Breastfeeding is critical for infant and maternal health; however, many first-time mothers experience difficulties that may lead to early discontinuation of breastfeeding.
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy
- Trial name
- TELE-BF (NCT07396415)
- Testing
- Telehealth-Supported Breastfeeding Counseling, Routine Postpartum Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Narrative Nursing for Cesarean Mothers' Anxiety and Breastfeeding Confidence
This study tests whether a nurse-led "4-step narrative nursing" program can reduce anxiety and improve breastfeeding confidence in mothers who are having a planned or non-emergency cesarean section.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Cesarean Section Wound
- Trial name
- NARRCARE (NCT07272252)
- Testing
- 4-step narrative nursing program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi Huang
Postpartum Depression (PPD), Self-Efficacy
NICU Utilization of Remote Voice Technology to Improve mateRnal Experience (NURTURE)
The study's objective is to conduct a Phase II randomized controlled trial examining the preliminary efficacy of the VoiceLove app compared to usual care on maternal postpartum depression in mothers with infants admitted to the…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression (PPD), Self-Efficacy, Parental Anxiety, Engagement, Patient
- Trial name
- NURTURE (NCT07214597)
- Testing
- VoiceLove mobile phone application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Postpartum Depression (PPD), Pregnancy
Clinical Validation of a Predictive Test for Postpartum Depression
The goal of this observational study is to develop a blood test that may be predictive of postpartum depression. This Blood test is investigational and not yet FDA approved.
- Trial name
- PREVAIL (NCT06831968)
- Testing
- Enlighten
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Postpartum Depression
1 Day Workshops for Preventing PPD: A Pilot Study
The aim of this pilot study is to (1) develop a treatment manual for a 1-Day CBT-Based Workshop for preventing postpartum depression that is acceptable to women; (2) recruit 15 women into a pilot workshop and seek their feedback…
- Trial name
- NCT05040581
- Testing
- 1-Day CBT-Based Workshop for Preventing PPD
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Parenting Self-efficacy, Postpartum Anxiety
Essential Coaching Postpartum: Evaluating a Parent-focused Postpartum Text Message Program in Nova Scotia
The transition to parenthood is often an exciting yet hard period for parents. In the first year after a new baby, many parents feel less confident, have more anxiety and depression, and feel more isolated and alone.
- Conditions
- Parenting Self-efficacy, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postpartum Stress
- Trial name
- NCT06996067
- Testing
- Essential Coaching Postpartum
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 332 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IWK Health Centre
Postpartum Depression
The ROSE Scale-up Study: Informing a Decision About ROSE as Universal PPD Prevention
The Reach Out, Stand Strong, Essentials for New Mothers (ROSE) program is an evidence-based intervention that prevents half of cases of postpartum depression and was one of two interventions recommended by the US Preventive…
- Trial name
- ROSES-II (NCT05700760)
- Testing
- ROSE (Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials for mothers of newborns), Enhanced Care as Usual (CAU)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Postpartum Care, Maternal Health Care
Effect of a Respectful Maternity Care-Based Action Plan in Postpartum Care on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes
This study will examine whether a Respectful Maternity Care-based action plan can improve the quality of postpartum care and maternal and newborn outcomes.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Care, Maternal Health Care, Newborn Health, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Trial name
- NCT07280000
- Testing
- Respectful Maternity Care Training and Action Plan
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ilayda sel
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
An Online Self-compassion Intervention for Anxiety and Depression in Fathers of Infants: A Feasibility Study
To investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of an online mindfulness and self-compassion intervention for the mental health in fathers experiencing paternal perinatal depression (PPD).
- Trial name
- NCT07077759
- Testing
- Online self-compassion intervention
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Postpartum Depression
Peer Administered CBT for PPD
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to 20% of women and has profound effects on mothers and their infants. Unfortunately, fewer than 15% of women with PPD receive evidence-based care.
- Trial name
- PL-CBT (NCT03285139)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Post-partum Depression
Mobile Application in the Management of Mild to Moderate Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Primary Objective: Evaluate the user experience with the Stella (TM) app for the management of Postpartum Depression in an observed population for 8 calendar weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT05077644
- Testing
- Stella (TM) Mobile Application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Curio Digital Therapeutics, Inc.
Postpartum Depression, Depression
Screening Evaluation for Women With Postpartum Depression
This study evaluates the relationship between mood changes and hormones in women with postpartum depression (PPD). This is an observational study; volunteers who participate will not receive any new or experimental therapies.
- Trial name
- NCT00056901
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety
Online 1-Day CBT-Based Workshops for Preventing Postpartum Depression
To conduct a randomized controlled trial (N=408) examining the impact of an online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based workshop on rates of postpartum depression (i.e., EPDS scores at 2-months postpartum) when added to…
- Trial name
- NCT05753176
- Testing
- Online 1-Day Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Based Workshop
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 412 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postpartum Anxiety
AI-Enabled Wearable Monitoring for Detection of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
The goal of this observational study is to examine whether passively collected wearable data can be used to predict onset and severity of postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT07866053
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Positive Psychology-Based Intervention Program for Postpartum Depression Within Primary Healthcare System
This study is a prospective, two-arm parallel cluster randomized controlled trial that will compare the intervention effects of a positive psychology-based intervention package with usual care for postpartum depression.
- Trial name
- NCT06770244
- Testing
- positive psychology-based intervention package
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,438 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Postpartum Depression
Peer Administered Online CBT for PPD
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to one in five of women and has profound effects on mothers and their infants. Unfortunately, fewer than 15% of women with PPD receive evidence-based care.
- Trial name
- PL-OCBT (NCT04913584)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Salutogenesis and Self-efficacy-based Childbirth Education Programme for Preventing Postpartum Depression
Although the transition to motherhood is often a joyful experience, there is evidence that teenage motherhood can present many stressful challenges, potentially leading to the development of postpartum depression.
- Trial name
- NCT06698107
- Testing
- Childbirth education programme, Usual Care
- Where
- 4 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Postpartum Urinary Incontinence, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Prenatal Exercise Including Perineal Massage and Maternal-Neonatal Outcomes
The study is divided into three phases: Phase 1: Baseline survey to obtain an overall understanding of the current situation of voluntary participation in prenatal perineal massage.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Urinary Incontinence, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Neonatal Complications, Gestational Diabetes
- Trial name
- PEPM-RCT (NCT07314502)
- Testing
- Supervised prenatal exercise including antenatal perineal massage
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South China Normal University
Newborn Infant, Bonding
The Effect of Lullaby During Bath Time on Mother-Infant Bonding, Postpartum Depression, and Parental Self-Efficacy in Infants
This randomized, single-blind controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of maternal lullaby singing during infant bathing on mother-infant bonding, postpartum depressive symptoms, and perceived parenting self-efficacy in…
- Conditions
- Newborn Infant, Bonding, Self Efficacy, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Trial name
- NCT07370025
- Testing
- Maternal Lullaby Singing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postpartum Anxiety
Investigation of TVNS Administration on Postpartum Mental Health
The aim of the study is to explore whether transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) may be effective in preventing mood swings and depressive symptoms in the postpartum phase, as well as serving as a supplementary…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Sadness, Postpartum Blues
- Trial name
- NCT06682689
- Testing
- transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen