Clinical trials: Puerperal Depression
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 Depression, Antepartum Depression
rTMS for Peripartum Depression
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a neuromodulatory technique that is effective in major depression. There is preliminary evidence suggesting that rTMS is effective in peripartum depression as well, however…
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression, Antepartum Depression, Peripartum Depression
- Trial name
- NCT03949465
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator
- Where
- Canada
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
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
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
Virtual Reality, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Virtual Reality-Assisted Intraoperative Sensory Modulation on Postpartum Depression and the Kynurenine Pathway
The research will be conducted as a prospective, observational, and comparative study with 98 pregnant volunteers aged 18-45 at Düzce University Faculty of Medicine.
- Conditions
- Virtual Reality, Postpartum Depression (PPD), Kynurenine Pathway and Its Metabolites, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- VR effect (NCT07300176)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Duzce University
Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Perinatal Women With Mood Disorders
This study will investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for mood stabilization in perinatal women (preconception, pregnant, and postpartum) with a history of mood disorders.
- Trial name
- MBCT (NCT02150681)
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Postpartum Depression
Multidisciplinary Model of Nurse Midwife
HYPOTHESES: The hypotheses are that: 1. nurse midwives will be able to safely deliver interpersonal psychotherapy by telephone to women with postpartum depression 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01935375
- Testing
- CNM Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Postpartum Depression
IPT-G for Mums With Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a very common and costly illness with numerous, long-term deleterious effects for women, their offspring and families; yet most women are not treated.
- Trial name
- OPTIMUM (NCT04580901)
- Testing
- Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Pregnancy, Post Partum
Deconstructing Maternal Burdens: Doulas and the Community Unite for Health
This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing two models of doula support for pregnant individuals enrolled in Medicaid: an enhanced doula support model, in which support starts earlier in pregnancy, occurs more…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Post Partum, Doula Care, Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Trial name
- UNITE (NCT07799805)
- Testing
- Doula, Standard (non-enhanced) Medicaid doula support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 516 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Breast Feeding, Premature Birth
Meditation for NICU Moms
This project explores whether meditation increases breastmilk supply in mothers who are pumping milk for infants in the NICU. Mothers will be randomly assigned to daily meditation while pumping using an app designed for…
- Conditions
- Breast Feeding, Premature Birth, Stress, Depression, Postpartum
- Trial name
- NCT03574766
- Testing
- Meditation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety
The Effect of Art-Based Mandala Coloring Activity on Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression
The postpartum period is a critical time for women's physical and psychological health, during which significant hormonal, emotional, and social changes occur.
- Trial name
- NCT07312812
- Testing
- Mandala Coloring Activity
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Perinatal Depression
Perinatal Mental Health for Refugee Women
Since February 24th, 2022, the beginning of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, more than 80,000 women were expected to give birth.
- Trial name
- PMH-RW (NCT05654987)
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland, Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
Depression, Depressive Disorder
A Clinical Trial of Intravenous (IV) Ganaxolone in Women With Postpartum Depression
This study will evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of IV Administration of Ganaxolone in Women with Postpartum Depression
- Conditions
- Depression, Depressive Disorder, Depression, Postpartum, Behavioral Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT03228394
- Testing
- Ganaxolone
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Marinus Pharmaceuticals
Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety
The Mom and Infant Outcomes (MOMI) Study
The investigator's long-term goal is to mitigate pregnancy-related mortality (PRM) risk by systematically delivering scalable integrated clinical and supportive care that is effective for all.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Cardiometabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06277661
- Testing
- MOMI PODS, Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 384 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
PREPP: Preventing Postpartum Depression
The primary aim of this study is to determine if a behavioral intervention targeting maternal caregiving of young infants can increase infant sleep and reduce fuss/cry behavior, and thereby (1) reduce the incidence and/or…
- Trial name
- PREPP (NCT03283254)
- Testing
- Practical Resources for Effective Postpartum Parenting (PREPP), Enhanced Treatment As Usual (ETAU)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Depression, Postpartum, Depression
Depression Prevention for Pregnant Women on Public Assistance
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an interpersonal therapy treatment called the Postpartum Prevention Program in preventing the development of postpartum depression in pregnant women who are financially disadvantaged.
- Trial name
- NCT00601757
- Testing
- The Postpartum Prevention Program (PPP), Enhanced care as usual (ECU)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Pregnancy Related, Burnout, Professional
The 4th Trimester Initiative: The Impact of Parental Support on Pregnant Trainee Wellbeing
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the impact of a parental support package for new trainee mothers which focuses on mentorship, lactation, and sleep, and access to perinatal care.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Burnout, Professional, Wellness, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT06014892
- Testing
- Snoo smart bassinet, Willow wearable breast pump, Maven Clinic on-demand perinatal consultation
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Postpartum Depression, Preterm Labor
Maternal Stress on Human Milk and Infant Outcomes
The overarching purpose of this study is to determine if a modified 8-week mindfulness-based intervention (with a focus on self-compassion; MBSC) or 8 weeks of 2000 IU vitamin D supplementation will reduce stress and increase…
- Trial name
- NCT04821544
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based intervention (with a focus on self-compassion; MBSC), Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Idaho
Pregnancy Related, Mental Health Issue
MamaConecta: Digital Tool for Maternal Mental Health
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to validate a digital health tool, Dana app, that enhances well-being and supports mental health monitoring for women during the perinatal period.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Mental Health Issue, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety
- Trial name
- DDT (NCT06442774)
- Testing
- Mobile application, Monitoring via wearable
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- A Thousand Colibris, S.L
Low Birth Weight, Kangaroo Mother Care
Admission to Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Ward and Maternal Postpartum Depression
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if extended admission to the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) ward helps to prevent postpartum depression in mothers of low birthweight infants in a low-resource setting whose newborns were…
- Conditions
- Low Birth Weight, Kangaroo Mother Care, Postpartum Depression, Neurodevelopmental Outcome
- Trial name
- KMC PPD (NCT06545760)
- Testing
- Kangaroo mother care (KMC) support for > 2 days, Kangaroo mother care (KMC) support for < 2 days
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 1,908 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham