POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION (PPD)

This study compares a single IV iron dose to daily oral iron pills for women with moderate anemia after a C-section. The goal is to see if IV iron reduces postpartum depression symptoms at 8 weeks. About 2,860 women will take part across multiple hospitals.

Researchers are testing a new blood test that might predict if a pregnant woman will develop postpartum depression (PPD). The study will enroll 500 pregnant women, take a blood sample in the third trimester, and follow them for 6 months after birth to see who develops depression.…

This study is testing a new test called the Enlighten Device that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict if a pregnant woman will develop postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. Researchers will enroll 1,000 pregnant women and follow them for three months after delivery…

This study tests a smartphone app called VoiceLove that lets mothers of babies in the NICU record voice messages for their infant. Researchers want to see if using the app helps reduce symptoms of postpartum depression compared to standard care. About 150 mothers will take part, …

This study tests a text message program for new parents in Nova Scotia. 332 first-time parents will either receive daily texts for 6 weeks with tips on baby care and mental health, or no texts. Researchers will compare confidence, anxiety, depression, and co-parenting between the…

This study tests whether a quick form of brain stimulation called SAINT can reduce symptoms of postpartum depression better than a fake treatment. It will include 192 women who are up to 12 months after giving birth and whose depression hasn't improved with standard care. The mai…

This study tests whether four short, guided conversations with a trained nurse can lower anxiety and improve breastfeeding confidence in mothers who have a planned C-section. About 160 women will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus these nurse-led c…

This study tests whether adding an internet-based therapy program (iCARE) to standard care helps reduce symptoms of postpartum depression more than standard care alone. About 352 new mothers in Denmark who gave birth within the last 6 months and have mild to moderate depression s…

This study looks at whether having your expectations for labor pain relief met or not affects your chance of developing postpartum depression. Researchers will follow 3640 women planning a vaginal delivery and compare depression rates six months after birth between those whose pa…

This study will enroll 120 pregnant women and follow them for 6 months after birth. Participants will use a mobile app to answer quick questions about their mood, sleep, and physical health. The goal is to find early patterns that could lead to better support and treatment for po…