Nasal medication to help prevent postpartum depression
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medication given as a nasal spray during labor can lower the chance of developing depression after childbirth. It may help women who are having a planned vaginal delivery with pain relief.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You are pregnant with one baby, and the baby is head-down.
- You have no major health problems like serious heart, liver, or kidney disease.
- You do not have depression, bipolar disorder, or a history of suicidal thoughts.
- You are not allergic to the type of medication used in the study.
- You have no severe nasal problems that would block the spray.
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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