New study compares two types of therapy for postpartum depression in NICU moms

NCT ID NCT06991166

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two types of talk therapy—cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT)—for postpartum depression in mothers whose babies are in the NICU. About 72 mothers will receive either 4 weeks of one therapy or 8 weeks of both, to see which approach reduces depression symptoms best. The goal is to find more effective ways to help this high-risk group.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy (talk therapy)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show which type of talk therapy works best for postpartum depression in high-risk mothers, potentially improving treatment options.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to all mothers. The therapies are well-studied, but individual responses vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

postpartum depression

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POST PARTUM DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hackensack University Medical Center
RECRUITING

Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States

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