Mindfulness sleep program aims to stop perinatal depression before it starts
NCT ID NCT06430333
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a mindfulness-based sleep program for pregnant women with insomnia can prevent depression during and after pregnancy. Researchers will enroll 500 women and compare the program to standard care. The goal is to improve sleep and reduce the risk of perinatal depression.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Singleton pregnancy, gestational week 14-31 at screening. 2. DSM-5 Insomnia Disorder (≥1 month duration). 3. Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) score ≥ 11. 4. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score\<13 at screening. 5. No current DSM-5 Major Depression. 6. Reliable internet access for treatment and assessments. 7. Not currently engaged in therapy for major depression or insomnia disorder. 8. Age 18 years or older. Exclusion Criteria: 1. High risk pregnancy (pre-eclampsia, placenta previa w/ hemorrhage, other conditions deemed serious risk to mother or fetus; hypertension and diabetes are allowed). 2. Active suicidal intent. 3. Night or rotating shift work, anticipated travel across time 3 or more time zones in the 2 months after baseline screening. 4. Untreated RLS (treated RLS is OK). 5. Excessive daytime sleepiness; Epworth Sleepiness Scale\>15. 6. Uncontrolled sleep or mental disorder inappropriate or unsafe for sleep restriction (narcolepsy, bipolar, epilepsy, etc.).
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Locations
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Henry Ford Medical Center
RECRUITINGNovi, Michigan, 48377, United States
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