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Dates and moringa show promise for postpartum depression and breast milk

NCT ID NCT07337512

Symptom relief Sponsor: Melania Asi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether eating dates or taking moringa can help new mothers with postpartum depression. 363 mothers with mild to severe depression and low breast milk production were split into three groups: dates, moringa, or a control group. After 28 days, researchers measured changes in depression scores, stress hormone levels, and breast milk volume.

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Active substance
Dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) and Moringa oleifera
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural, food-based option to help ease postpartum depression and improve breast milk production.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but the results are not yet widely confirmed. The effects may be modest, and individual results can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

363 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18-35 years * Mothers with infants aged 2 weeks to 6 months * Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 18.7 * Scores on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) ranging from mild to severe depression * Breast milk production of less than 300 g/day Exclusion Criteria: * Mothers with endocrine disorders * Acute or chronic diseases * Conditions such as hypoplastic breast tissue * Use of combined estrogen contraceptives * Mothers who smoke or consume alcohol

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Conditions

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Depression postpartum depression

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Postpartum depression (PPD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Poltekkes Kemenkes Kendari

    Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, 93231, Indonesia

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