Can doulas help new moms beat the baby blues?
NCT ID NCT07614789
First seen Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tests whether doulas can successfully deliver an 8-week program called YouMatter to new or expecting mothers at risk for postpartum depression. The program combines mental health support, parenting tips, and self-care. Forty mothers with mild depression symptoms will participate, and researchers will check how well doulas follow the program.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
YouMatter behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that doulas can effectively deliver mental health and parenting support, making such programs more accessible to new mothers.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (40 participants) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not prove the intervention works or can be scaled.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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