Can a simple questionnaire spot depression in new dads? a french study puts it to the test.

NCT ID NCT06594263

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to adapt and validate a French version of the PAPA questionnaire, a tool designed to screen for psychological distress in fathers during the perinatal period. Researchers will test the questionnaire with 343 couples to see if it accurately captures symptoms like anxiety and depression that may differ from those in mothers. If validated, the French-PAPA could help healthcare providers better support new fathers.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, validated tool for French-speaking clinicians to detect mental health issues in new fathers.
What could go wrong: This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The questionnaire may not capture all aspects of paternal mental health or may not be widely adopted.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression mood disorder perinatal asphyxia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AFFECTIVE DISORDER FATHERS PERINATAL DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, France

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