C-Section urgency linked to postpartum depression risk?
NCT ID NCT07359170
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether having a planned (elective) or unplanned (emergency) C-section affects a mother's risk of early postpartum depression. Researchers will review medical records of 4,000 women who gave birth at Massachusetts General Hospital. They will compare depression screening scores from 6-8 weeks after delivery to see if the type of delivery matters.
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- Participants
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About 4,000 people
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- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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Other sponsor
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Who is studied
adult patients (≥18 years old) who underwent cesarean delivery or vaginal delivery
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Underwent cesarean delivery (elective or emergency) or vaginal delivery during the study period Age 18 years or older Completed at least one Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) assessment at 6-8 weeks postpartum Have complete perioperative data available Exclusion Criteria: Missing 6-8 week postpartum EPDS scores Pregnancy with fetal demise, severe obstetric complications, or atypical maternal conditions History of severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), when identifiable Incomplete perioperative medical records
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