View clinical trials related to Postpartum Depression.
Filter by:Perinatal depression is a highly prevalent and serious health issue during pregnancy. According to statistics, approximately one out of every ten postpartum women experiences this condition. Symptoms can manifest as mood fluctuations or emotional lows. Unfortunately, these symptoms are often overlooked by patients themselves or misinterpreted by others as normal adjustments to the new role of motherhood. Consequently, timely assistance and support are frequently lacking. To address this, the investigators urgently need effective preventive measures for perinatal depression before it escalates. Recent research suggests that simple oral supplementation of vitamin B6 may help prevent and alleviate perinatal depression to some extent. Vitamin B6 plays several crucial roles in the body, including regulating neurotransmission and mental health. Therefore, it could contribute to maintaining emotional stability and psychological balance. In contemporary times, numerous screening methods for perinatal depression involve questionnaires. However, these methods presuppose an awareness of the possibility of perinatal depression. Individuals who are unaware of these questionnaires may go undetected. Hence, our aim is to investigate whether cardiac electrophysiology results obtained through a wearable device could offer a more objective evaluation of the status of perinatal depression. Our plan involves conducting a prospective study to delve deeper into the preventive and therapeutic effects of vitamin B6 on perinatal depression in pregnant women. Through systematic experiments and data analysis, the investigators aim to explore the impact of vitamin B6 dosage, duration, and timing of administration. Ultimately, the investigators hope to provide evidence-based recommendations and guidance for clinical practice. The investigators' goal is to offer new insights and methods to protect the mental health of expectant mothers, ensuring a pleasant and healthy pregnancy journey for each one.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to validate a digital health tool, Dana app, that enhances well-being and supports mental health monitoring for women during the perinatal period. The primary purpose is to improve maternal well-being, early detection of mental health issues, and aid in the diagnosis and monitoring by healthcare professionals in women transitioning into motherhood. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Does the app improve overall maternal well-being during the perinatal period? - Can the app increase the early detection rates of perinatal mental health disorders? - Can the app be an effective tool to support healthcare professionals to diagnose perinatal mental health problems? - How effective is the app in improving obstetric outcomes and the psychological and cognitive development of infants? Researchers will compare the group using the app with a control group not using the digital tool to see if Dana provides significant improvements in maternal and infant health outcomes. Participants will: - Use the mobile application from 12-14 weeks of gestation until 24 months postpartum. - Undergo regular assessments to monitor their emotional state, lifestyle, clinical, and obstetric data. - Participate in evaluations for their infants' psychological and cognitive development at various stages from birth to two years old. This trial is conducted at multiple centers, including Hospital Vall d'Hebron, the Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Services (ASSIR) in Tarragona and ASSIR Litoral (Barcelona), Hospital del Mar, following CONSORT standards. The study aligns with the Health and Culture priorities of the Spanish Government's Scientific, Technical, and Innovation Research Plan 2021-2023.
To assess nurses' knowledge of PPD at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital and measure their knowledge level after an educational program on postpartum depression.
Postpartum depression is a global mental health problem affecting 13 million women worldwide each year. It is defined as minor or major depression that occurs up to one year after birth and is estimated to affect 5 to 25% of mothers who have just given birth . Postpartum depression can cause negative consequences not only on the mother but also on the newborn and the whole family. The main goal in the postpartum period is to maintain the well-being of mother and baby. However, if a depression is experienced during this period, the main goal is to take action to reduce its severity. Exercise is a potentially promising method to prevent postpartum depression. However, more studies are needed to determine the effects of exercise on women who live in rural Türkiye and have limited access to health services. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of a mobile-based exercise program applied to women giving birth in rural areas on postpartum depression, mother-baby attachment and baby crying behavior.
Improving maternal mental health is a worldwide health priority. Nevertheless, several scientific sources highlighted lack of empirical data which could drive clinical practice. The present project addresses psychobiological mechanisms leading to peripartum mental disorders. It focuses on one key risk factor for psychopathology, which is poor sleep continuity. The project aims to describe the link between maternal poor sleep quality and the cascade of events which may enhance vulnerability to stress and risk for mental disorders and to evaluate the efficacy of an online automated psychological prenatal intervention directed to sleep problems in preventing these negative outcomes.
Mother and infant massage, a type of complementary therapy, possesses the capacity to ameliorate maternal depression, stress, fatigue, and also infant temperaments and convert them into more manageable ones. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of mother and infant massage therapy on maternal depression, stress, fatigue, and infant temperament. In this quasi-experimental study, a total of 102 participants were allocated into two groups based on a pretest and posttest. During a period of five weeks, the experimental groups were subjected to ten massages per week, twice every week. On the data, a generalized estimating equation (GEE) was implemented. This study's hypothesis was an improvement in maternal depression, stress, fatigue, and infant temperament.
Postpartum depression is a serious concern affecting mothers and their infants, especially with limited traditional support. This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel mobile app called LoVE4MUM, developed based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychoeducation principles, in preventing postpartum depression. The pilot trial involves 64 mothers randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus the LoVE4MUM. Primary outcome is improvement in depression, with secondary outcomes including mental health literacy and automatic negative thoughts. This research aims to provide initial evidence on the potential of mobile health tools to support maternal mental health, paving the way for future accessible and effective interventions.
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up 10-15% of mothers overall, but the rate of PPD can be as high as 25% among mothers with personal or obstetric risk factors. The Mothers & Babies Program (MB) is a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based program that has been shown to prevent PPD among high-risk mothers without a prior history of depression. MB has been so consistently effective that the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends this program be given to high-risk pregnant patients. Originally designed to be given in-person and via groups, MB has been adapted to be given in person one-on-one in clinic or at home and via text message. However, MB has yet to be adapted to a smartphone application (app). Via evidence-based qualitative research and end-user centered design, MB has been adapted to a novel app, M.Bapp. This study aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of M.Bapp as a study intervention for perinatal patients as well as provide preliminary estimates of effect for the intervention.
This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of Reiki therapy applied to women in the postpartum period on the risk of fatigue and postpartum depression.
Aim: In this prospective, randomized controlled study, it was aimed to examine the effects of early half-swaddle and kangaroo care practices in term babies on maternal sleep quality and postpartum depression. Design: The prospective, randomized controlled study