POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION (PPD)

This study is testing whether a fast-acting brain stimulation treatment called SAINT can help women with postpartum depression who haven't improved with standard care. The treatment involves magnetic pulses to specific brain areas over 5 days, aiming to provide rapid relief from …

This study is testing a new device called 'Enlighten' that aims to predict a woman's risk of developing postpartum depression (PPD) before she gives birth. Researchers will enroll 1,000 pregnant women to see if analyzing biomarkers in blood or saliva samples collected at home can…

This study aims to validate a new blood test designed to predict a woman's risk of developing postpartum depression. Up to 500 pregnant women will have a blood draw in their third trimester and then be followed for six months after giving birth to see if they develop depression. …

This study is testing whether a secure phone app called VoiceLove can help reduce postpartum depression and anxiety in mothers whose newborn babies are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The app is designed to help mothers feel more connected to their baby and communicat…

This study is testing whether a 6-week text message program can help new parents feel more confident and less stressed. It will compare 332 first-time parents in Nova Scotia who receive daily tips and support texts with parents who do not. The goal is to see if this easy-to-use m…

This study is testing whether a special program of four supportive conversations with a nurse can help mothers feel less anxious and more confident about breastfeeding after a planned C-section. Researchers will compare 160 mothers who receive these talks along with usual care to…

This study is testing whether an online therapy program can help reduce symptoms of postpartum depression in new mothers. The program combines cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness techniques and can be accessed from home. Researchers will compare the online therapy plus …

This study aims to understand how support from a partner affects a first-time mother's confidence in parenting and her risk of postpartum depression. Researchers are surveying 193 mothers within their first year after childbirth to measure their perceived partner support, parenti…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help detect early signs of postpartum depression by tracking mood changes in pregnant women. Researchers will follow 120 women for 6 months, asking them to report their mood, sleep, and activity several times daily through the ap…