POST PARTUM DEPRESSION

This study is testing a program called ROSE, which includes six group sessions and one individual session for pregnant women. The goal is to see if it can prevent postpartum depression, reduce stress, and increase social support. About 308 pregnant women receiving care at a speci…

This study tests whether a fast, non-invasive brain stimulation method called iTBS can help women with post-partum depression. About 40 new mothers will receive up to 10 or 12 sessions per day over 5-6 days. The goal is to see if the treatment is practical, well-tolerated, and re…

This study tests two types of talk therapy—cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT)—for postpartum depression in mothers whose babies are in the NICU. About 72 mothers will receive either 4 weeks of one therapy or 8 weeks of both, to see which approach r…

This study tests an accelerated form of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for depression in pregnant and postpartum individuals. Instead of daily sessions for weeks, participants receive multiple treatments over just 5 days. The goal is to see if this faster approach is saf…

This study looks at whether asking new mothers a few questions within 48 hours of an unplanned C-section can predict who will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to childbirth. Researchers will follow 420 women for three months, comparing early screening scores …

This study tests whether a mobile app with health education and support groups can improve the health of new mothers and their babies. Researchers will enroll 2,100 pregnant women in India and track outcomes like breastfeeding, depression, and family planning. The goal is to see …

This study will measure how many women at a high-risk pregnancy clinic experience postpartum depression. Researchers will use a standard questionnaire called the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to screen 100 women who gave birth 4 weeks to 6 months ago. The goal is to…