Doula link aims to ease postpartum depression and anxiety

NCT ID NCT07217561

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program called Doula Link, which gives doulas extra training and tools to support the mental health of pregnant and new mothers. Researchers will compare doulas who receive this training to those who continue their usual care. The goal is to see if the program is practical and liked by doulas and their clients, and whether it can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in new mothers.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Doula Link (behavioral intervention: mental health toolkit, stress-reduction program, expert consultations, support groups)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a practical way for doulas to better support the mental health of pregnant and postpartum individuals.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply widely. It measures feasibility first, not proven effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression perinatal asphyxia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PERINATAL ANXIETY PERINATAL DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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