New study tracks Depression's impact on baby feeding in new moms
NCT ID NCT06231602
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study follows 500 first-time mothers to understand how depression during pregnancy and after childbirth influences how they feed their babies. Participants fill out questionnaires four times from 24 weeks of pregnancy until 6 months after birth. The study tracks feeding methods (breastfeeding, formula, or mixed) and measures depression using a standard scale. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather information to help future mothers.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
It is planned to recruit participants at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of National Taiwan University Hospital. At the same time, research recruitment advertisements will also be posted online.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Primipara * Adult women over 18 years old * Those with no recurrent pregnancy loss and stable signs of pregnancy * Those who agree to participate in this study Exclusion Criteria: * No exclusion conditions
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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