Spinal fluid clues may predict Post-Baby depression

NCT ID NCT06947278

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at 200 women having C-sections to see if certain proteins in their spinal fluid and blood could predict postpartum depression. Researchers measured BDNF-TrkB signaling pathway levels and tracked mood scores for 42 days after surgery. The goal was to find a way to identify women at risk early, but this was an observational study, not a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University

    Lianyungang, Jiangsu, 222000, China

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