Social media and body image: hidden links to postpartum depression?
NCT ID NCT07603063
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will survey 385 women who gave birth within the past 4 weeks to 12 months to understand how often postpartum depression occurs and how it relates to body image dissatisfaction, self-objectification, and comparing appearances on social media. Participants answer online questionnaires about their feelings and social media use. The goal is to identify factors that may contribute to postpartum depression.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study finds strong links, it could point toward new ways to identify women at risk for postpartum depression based on body image and social media habits.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all populations.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 385 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
puerperae from 4 weeks to 12 months postpartum
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged ≥ 18 years; 2. Between 4 weeks and 12 months postpartum; 3. Able to read and comprehend the Chinese questionnaire, and capable of using a smartphone; 4. Voluntary participation in the study with a signed written informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. A confirmed pre-pregnancy diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or intellectual disabilities, preventing normal communication; 2. Diagnosed with depression during pregnancy or the postpartum period, and currently receiving pharmacological or psychological therapy; 3. Experiencing severe pregnancy or postpartum complications with an unstable clinical condition, rendering the participant unable to complete the questionnaire; 4. Having a newborn with congenital malformations or severe medical conditions; 5. Having experienced major stressful life events within the past 4 to 6 weeks (e.g., perinatal fetal death, or the death of an immediate family member).
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