POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION (PPD)

This study compares IV iron to oral iron pills for treating moderate anemia after a C-section. The goal is to see if better iron levels can reduce the risk of postpartum depression. About 2,860 women will take part, and their mood will be checked 8 weeks after delivery.

This study is testing whether a mobile app can help detect postpartum depression early in pregnant women. Researchers will follow 120 women for 6 months, using daily mood questions and monthly surveys through the app. The goal is to understand how symptoms change over time and to…

This study is testing a new blood test called the Enlighten Device to see if it can predict which pregnant women will develop postpartum depression (PPD). Researchers will collect blood from 500 pregnant women in their third trimester and then follow them for 6 months after birth…

This study is testing a new test called the Enlighten 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 follow them for three months after delivery…

This study tests a smartphone app called VoiceLove that lets mothers of babies in the NICU record voice messages for their infant. Researchers want to see if using the app helps reduce symptoms of postpartum depression compared to standard care. About 150 mothers will take part, …

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 new parents in Nova Scotia. 332 first-time parents will either receive daily texts for 6 weeks with tips on baby care and mental health, or no texts. Researchers will compare confidence, anxiety, depression, and co-parenting between the…

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 in Denmark who gave birth within the last 6 months and have mild to moderate depression s…

This study tests whether four short, guided conversations with a trained nurse can lower anxiety and improve breastfeeding confidence in mothers who have a planned C-section. About 160 women will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus these nurse-led c…

This study looks at whether having your expectations for labor pain relief met or not affects your chance of developing postpartum depression. Researchers will follow 3640 women planning a vaginal delivery and compare depression rates six months after birth between those whose pa…

This study looks at how support from a partner influences parenting confidence and depression risk in first-time mothers. Researchers will survey 193 women who are within 12 months of giving birth. The goal is to understand whether partner support helps protect against postpartum…