Clinical trials: Puerperal Depression
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
Depression, Postpartum
Multimodal Biomarkers and Precision TMS for Postpartum Depression
The purpose of this study is to identify multimodal biological markers associated with postpartum depression (PPD) and to evaluate the effectiveness of precision brain stimulation treatment.
- Trial name
- MOTHER-TMS (NCT07757815)
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- 2 sites in Macau
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Macau
Pain, Postpartum Depression
Ketamine Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics for Postpartum Depression and Pain After Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to identify pharmacokinetics of postpartum ketamine infusion. This study will assess ketamine kinetics and metabolism in this setting.
- Trial name
- PREPARE-2 (NCT06767566)
- Testing
- Ketamine (Ketalar)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Postpartum Depression, Mother-Infant Interaction
Mobile-Based Exercise in Postpartum Period
Postpartum depression is a global mental health problem affecting 13 million women worldwide each year. It is defined as minor or major depression that occurs up to one year after birth and is estimated to affect 5 to 25% of…
- Trial name
- NCT06390540
- Testing
- Exercise
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Postpartum Hemorrhage, Postpartum Preeclampsia
Postpartum Video Education
This is a prospective, single-center, randomized control study to determine if video education at the time of postpartum discharge improves patient knowledge on the warning signs for the top three causes of severe maternal…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Hemorrhage, Postpartum Preeclampsia, Postpartum Sepsis, Postpartum Depression
- Trial name
- NCT05159726
- Testing
- Video Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Depression, Post-Partum, Massage
Investigation of the Effect of Massage Application on Functional Status and Depression in Postpartum Mothers
Postpartum depression is a condition with high morbidity in mothers and negatively affects all family relationships. It has been observed that depression in the mother at only 2 months of age negatively affects the relationship…
- Conditions
- Depression, Post-Partum, Massage, Functional Status
- Trial name
- NCT06539858
- Testing
- massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Yalova
Post Partum Depression
Prevalence and Determinant Factors of Postpartum Depression Among Mothers Visiting Postnatal and Immunization Clinics in Selected Public Health Institutions, Mekelle, Tigray
This study looks at depression among mothers after childbirth (also called postpartum depression) in Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia.
- Trial name
- NCT07563712
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 401 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mekelle University
Postpartum Depression
Effect of Targeted Health Education Program on Nurses' Awareness About Postpartum Depression
To assess nurses' knowledge of PPD at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital and measure their knowledge level after an educational program on postpartum depression.
- Trial name
- PPD (NCT06424496)
- Testing
- Effect of Targeted Health Education Program on Nurses' Awareness About Postpartum Depression
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Perinatal Depression
Early Detection of Perinatal Depression With Wearable Technology
The goal of this feasibility study is to learn whether wearable devices and self-report surveys can help researchers better understand changes in mood during pregnancy and after birth in young pregnant individuals with a history…
- Trial name
- BLUESMAPPED (NCT07784244)
- Testing
- Oura Ring (Photoplethysmography-based wearable ring), EmbracePlus Watch (Electrodermal activity wristband sensor)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Women's College Hospital
Postnatal Depression
Digital Assessment of Well-being in New Parents
The mental health of new parents around the time of the birth of their baby has been identified as a key priority in the NHS (National Health Service) Long Term plan.
- Trial name
- DAWN-P (NCT04279093)
- Testing
- No intervention, but participants will use a smartphone app daily to complete the EPDS
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emily Eisner
Perinatal Depression, Postpartum Depression
Integrating Text Messages Into the Mothers and Babies Course
This project is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and scalability of the Mothers and Babies 1-on-1 Course (MB) among home visiting programs.
- Trial name
- NCT03420755
- Testing
- Mothers and Babies 1-on-1, Mothers and Babies Plus Text
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Postpartum Depression (PPD), Pregnancy
A Study of a Test for Postpartum Depression at Home
The study will seek to prospectively validate the Enlighten Device for prediction of PPD by examining true/false positive and negative rates of the test using PPD outcomes collected through 3 months postpartum; compare the…
- Trial name
- BRAVE (NCT07186309)
- Testing
- Diagnostic Test: Enlighten
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Postpartum Depression
Behavioral Change in the Mother-Infant Dyad: Preventing Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is undertreated and the consequences of this are substantial for women and children. Studies show that infant cry/fuss and sleep behavior are associated with PPD, and that parenting interventions can…
- Trial name
- NCT01379781
- Testing
- Behavioral Intervention for PPD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Pregnancy, Analgesia
An Observational Study of Post-cesarean Delivery Respiratory Patterns Using a Non-invasive Minute Ventilation Monitor (Exspiron ™ System)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the breathing patterns of women who undergo cesarean delivery with spinal or epidural morphine for post-operative pain control in the first day after surgery.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Analgesia, Respiratory Depression, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT02903173
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Depression, Depression, Postpartum
Chronobiology, Sleep Related Risk Factors and Light Therapy in Perinatal Depression: the Life-ON Project
In a 3 years longitudinal, observational, multicentre study, about 500 women will be recruited and followed-up from early pregnancy (10-15 gestational week) until 12 months after delivery.
- Conditions
- Depression, Depression, Postpartum, Depressive Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Major
- Trial name
- NCT02664467
- Testing
- Philips EnergyUp EnergyLight HF3419/01
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ospedale Regionale di Lugano
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
Sleep, Oxytocin and Reward Processing in Women in the Postpartum Phase
During and after pregnancy, a woman's body and brain undergo significant changes that help her adapt to caregiving and emotional needs.
- Trial name
- NCT06711809
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Research Training Group 2804
Breast Feeding, Exclusive, Post Partum Depression
Post-partum Depression, Breastfeeding Adherence and Fear in COVID-19
This study aims to explore whether quarantine measures, social distancing and hospital containment policies among women giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic enhanced psycho-emotional distress in the immediate postpartum…
- Conditions
- Breast Feeding, Exclusive, Post Partum Depression, Covid19
- Trial name
- NCT04769700
- Testing
- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Breast Feeding Adherence, Fear of Covid-19 Scale
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
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
Well-Being, Psychological
The Effect of Postpartum Debriefing on the Psychological Outcomes
This study was planned to determine the effect of re-signification of birth in the early postpartum period on postpartum fear of childbirth, postpartum depression and birth trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT06824480
- Testing
- debriefing group, control group
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University