New 'Mental fitness boot Camp' aims to ease pregnancy depression without drugs
NCT ID NCT06383221
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a stepwise counseling model for pregnant women who screen positive for depression or anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to either routine care or a program that starts with self-guided materials and, if needed, adds one-on-one sessions with an obstetrician. The goal is to see if this tailored approach can reduce symptoms and improve well-being for both mother and child.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mental Fitness Boot Camp - Advanced Counseling stepwise care
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an effective, scalable way to reduce depression and anxiety during pregnancy without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects or other biases. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ma'anshan Maternal and Child Health Center
Ma’anshan, China
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