Parenting coaching shows promise in preventing postpartum depression
NCT ID NCT03283254
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a behavioral program called PREPP, which provides coaching sessions to pregnant women at risk for postpartum depression. The program focuses on improving infant sleep and reducing fussiness, aiming to lower depression risk. 216 women participated, receiving either the coaching or standard care. The goal was to see if this approach could prevent or lessen postpartum depression symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Practical Resources for Effective Postpartum Parenting (PREPP) - a behavioral intervention (psychotherapy coaching sessions)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a practical, non-drug way to prevent postpartum depression in at-risk women, improving outcomes for both mothers and infants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all populations. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone; larger studies are needed to confirm effectiveness.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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