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Parenting coaching shows promise in preventing postpartum depression

NCT ID NCT03283254

Prevention Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a behavioral program called PREPP, which provides coaching sessions to pregnant women at risk for postpartum depression. The program focuses on improving infant sleep and reducing fussiness, aiming to lower depression risk. 216 women participated, receiving either the coaching or standard care. The goal was to see if this approach could prevent or lessen postpartum depression symptoms.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Practical Resources for Effective Postpartum Parenting (PREPP) - a behavioral intervention (psychotherapy coaching sessions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a practical, non-drug way to prevent postpartum depression in at-risk women, improving outcomes for both mothers and infants.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all populations. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone; larger studies are needed to confirm effectiveness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

216 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2018

Finished

Feb 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy pregnant women between 18-45 years old (based on self report) 2. A score of ≥19 on the Predictive Index of Postnatal Depression (PIPD), indicating risk for developing postpartum depression or score of ≥7 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale 3. A healthy, singleton pregnancy (based on self report) 4. English speaking (based on self report) 5. Receiving standard prenatal care (based on self report) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Multi-fetal pregnancy (based on self-report) 2. Smoking, illicit drug use, or alcohol use during pregnancy (based on self-report) 3. Acute medical illness or significant pregnancy complication (based on self-report) 4. Currently in weekly, individual psychotherapy, including psychopharmacology (based on self report) 5. Psychotic d/o; Bipolar I; Major Depressive d/o (based on M.I.N.I.)

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Conditions

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postpartum depression prevention target

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Postpartum depression (PPD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • New York State Psychiatric Institute

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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