Could unmet pain relief hopes raise postpartum depression risk?
NCT ID NCT07292649
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether having your expectations for labor pain relief met or not affects your chance of developing postpartum depression. Researchers will follow 3640 women planning a vaginal delivery and compare depression rates six months after birth between those whose pain relief expectations were met and those whose were not. The goal is to better understand the link between labor pain management and mental health after childbirth.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for EXPECTATIONS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
University Hospital of Padova
RECRUITINGPadova, Veneto, 35127, Italy
Contact
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a Three-Day pill ease postpartum depression?
- Mind over matter: could your expectations shape surgery success?
- Mind over pain: study tests if expectations boost nerve block success
- A 45-Minute talk after childbirth could cut postpartum depression risk
- Iron infusion after C-Section may cut depression risk
- New virtual program aims to prevent postpartum depression in LGBTQ+ parents