Comparing early vs. routine screening for postpartum depression
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether screening for postpartum depression earlier than usual helps find and treat it faster. It uses an electronic questionnaire at home through a patient portal.
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Who can take part
- You gave birth to a full-term baby (at least 37 weeks) at Massachusetts General Hospital
- You have access to Patient Gateway to get and fill out the online depression screening form
- Your main pregnancy doctor was at MGH or one of its clinics
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have not been diagnosed with depression or taken depression medication in the past year
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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