POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION (PPD)

This study is testing a new blood test that may predict if a pregnant woman will develop postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. Researchers will enroll up to 500 pregnant women and collect a blood sample during the third trimester. Participants will then be checked for d…

This study is testing a device that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict if a pregnant woman will develop postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. Researchers will enroll 1,000 pregnant women and collect samples during the third trimester, then follow up for three mont…

This study tests a smartphone app called VoiceLove that lets moms record messages for their babies in the NICU. Researchers want to see if using the app reduces symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety compared to standard care. About 150 mothers of NICU infants will partici…

This study tests whether a nurse-led '4-step narrative nursing' program can reduce anxiety and improve breastfeeding confidence in mothers having a planned or non-emergency cesarean section. 160 mothers will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus four …

This study tests whether adding an internet-based therapy program (iCARE) to standard care helps reduce symptoms of postpartum depression more than standard care alone. About 352 new mothers who gave birth within the last 6 months and have mild to moderate depression symptoms wil…

This study tests whether a quick form of brain stimulation called SAINT can reduce symptoms of postpartum depression better than a fake treatment. It will include 192 women who are up to 12 months after giving birth and whose depression hasn't improved with standard care. The mai…

This study tests a text message program for first-time parents in Nova Scotia. For 6 weeks after birth, parents receive texts with tips on baby care and coping. Researchers want to see if this boosts confidence and lowers anxiety, depression, and stress. About 332 parents will be…

This study looks at whether getting the labor pain relief you expected affects your risk of postpartum depression. Researchers will follow about 3,640 pregnant women planning a vaginal birth. They will compare depression rates in those whose pain relief expectations were met vers…

This study will enroll 120 pregnant women and follow them for 6 months after birth. Participants will use a mobile app to answer quick questions about their mood, sleep, and physical well-being. The goal is to learn how symptoms of postpartum depression develop over time, which c…

This study looks at how support from a partner influences first-time mothers' confidence in parenting and their risk of depression after childbirth. Researchers will survey about 193 women who are within one year of giving birth. The goal is to understand whether strong partner s…