POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION (PPD)

This study is testing whether a fast, 5-day brain stimulation treatment called SAINT can reduce symptoms of postpartum depression more effectively than a placebo. It will involve 192 women who gave birth within the last year and are experiencing depression that hasn't improved wi…

This study is testing a device called 'Enlighten' to see if it can accurately predict which pregnant women will develop postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. Researchers will enroll 1,000 pregnant women to collect blood and saliva samples during their third trimester an…

This study aims to validate a new blood test designed to predict a woman's risk of developing postpartum depression. Up to 500 pregnant women will have a blood draw in their third trimester and then be followed for six months after giving birth to see if they develop depression. …

This study is testing whether an internet-based therapy program called iCARE helps reduce symptoms of postpartum depression better than standard care alone. The program combines cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness techniques and can be accessed from home. Researchers wi…

This study is testing whether a secure phone app called VoiceLove can help reduce postpartum depression and anxiety in mothers whose newborn babies are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The app is designed to help mothers feel more connected to their baby and communicat…

This study is testing whether a 6-week text message program can help new parents feel more confident and less stressed. It will compare 332 first-time parents in Nova Scotia who receive daily tips and support texts with parents who do not. The goal is to see if this easy-to-use m…

This study is testing whether a special program of four supportive conversations with a nurse can help mothers feel less anxious and more confident about breastfeeding after a planned C-section. Researchers will compare 160 mothers who receive these talks along with usual care to…

This study aims to understand how support from a partner affects first-time mothers in the year after giving birth. Researchers are looking at whether this support boosts a mother's confidence in parenting and lowers her risk of postpartum depression. The study involves nearly 20…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help detect early signs of postpartum depression by tracking mood changes in pregnant women. Researchers will follow 120 women for 6 months, asking them to report their mood, sleep, and activity several times daily through the ap…