POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

This study tests a new program called MOMI PODS, designed to help new mothers with heart or mental health conditions after pregnancy. About 384 mother-baby pairs will be split into two groups: one gets the new program, the other gets standard care. The goal is to see if the progr…

This study looks at whether spending extra time in a kangaroo mother care (KMC) ward—where mothers hold their babies skin-to-skin—can lower the risk of postpartum depression. About 1,900 mothers and their low birthweight infants in Zambia will be randomly assigned to either stand…

This study is testing whether a program called ROSE can prevent postpartum depression (PPD) in all pregnant women, not just those at higher risk. The program has already been shown to cut PPD cases in half for at-risk women. Researchers will enroll 2,320 pregnant women to see if …

This study tests whether a virtual group program called Mothers and Babies can prevent postpartum depression in immigrant Latinas who are at risk. About 300 pregnant women and new mothers will either join the virtual group or receive usual support services. The program teaches co…

This study tests a program called 'Mindful with your Baby' for mothers with babies aged 5-9 months who feel depressed, anxious, or stressed after childbirth. The program teaches mindfulness skills to help moms feel better and strengthen the bond with their baby. Researchers will …

This study tests whether extra support from a doula (a trained birth coach) can help mothers of premature babies in the NICU feel less stressed, depressed, or anxious. Twenty mothers will receive doula support and help coordinating care, both in the hospital and after going home.…

This study tests a new type of talk therapy called Engage & Connect for new mothers with postpartum depression. The therapy is delivered remotely over 9 weeks and focuses on reducing social isolation and improving how the brain processes social rewards. The study will enroll 60 w…

This study looks at whether doulas who receive extra training in supporting mental health (called PMADs) can help pregnant women in rural Montana feel more confident, supported, and less depressed or anxious. About 75 pregnant women will be split into three groups: one with a reg…

This study explores how poor sleep during pregnancy may increase the risk of stress and mental health problems after giving birth. Researchers will follow 114 pregnant women, measuring sleep quality, stress hormones, and mood. They will also test an online program designed to imp…

This study follows 200 people with postpartum depression (PPD) who have a new prescription for zuranolone. Researchers will use online surveys to track changes in depression symptoms 15, 45, and 90 days after starting the medication. The goal is to better understand how symptoms …

This study looks at how ketamine is processed in the body after a C-section and how it affects pain and mood. It involves 50 adults who have had a C-section, plus a control group of non-pregnant women and men. The goal is to better understand ketamine's effects in the postpartum …

This study looks at how gestational diabetes and depression affect each other during pregnancy and after childbirth. Researchers will follow 600 women, some of whom will receive health education to see if it helps improve mood and health outcomes. The goal is to better understand…