Study of mental health treatment during pregnancy
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial studies a treatment aimed at improving maternal mental health during pregnancy. It focuses on people who have had depression around pregnancy before, and checks whether the approach is safe and helpful for them.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more).
- You have a past history of depression during pregnancy or after childbirth.
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your depression during this pregnancy is not moderate to severe.
- You do not have serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- You are not currently using psychiatric medicines (except short-term help for sleep).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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