Simple blood or saliva test may predict postpartum depression in pregnancy

NCT ID NCT07186309

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

Summary

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 to see how accurate the test is. The goal is to identify women at high risk early so they can get help sooner.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavioral Symptoms Depression depressive disorder Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications mood disorder postpartum depression pregnancy disorder psychiatric disorder puerperal disorder Urogenital Diseases

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Virginia

    RECRUITING

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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