New online tool aims to stop postpartum depression before it starts

NCT ID NCT07302165

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Prevention Sponsor: Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a 4-5 week online program can prevent postpartum depression in expecting parents who have certain risk factors. About 520 parents will be randomly assigned to the online training or usual care. The program includes lessons and exercises to reduce negative thinking patterns. Researchers will check if fewer mothers develop depression in the six months after birth.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: online cognitive-affective training program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a scalable, low-cost way to prevent postpartum depression in at-risk parents.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (520 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not generalize widely. The effect may be modest or not better than usual care.

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Conditions

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postpartum depression prevention target

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POST PARTUM DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Frederiksberg Hospital, Mental Health Services - Capital Region of Denmark

Copenhagen, 2000, Denmark

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