Helping pregnant women start treatment for depression
Official title: Treatment Initiation for New Episodes of Depression in Pregnant Women
Funded at Healthpartners Institute · NIH-11061020 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to find ways to help pregnant women who are feeling depressed by figuring out what stops them from getting the right treatments, so both moms and their babies can be healthier and happier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Healthpartners Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 6, 2021 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $547,471 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD100579-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061020 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women who are experiencing new episodes of depression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not have episodes of depression may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how to better support pregnant women who experience new episodes of depression. It aims to identify barriers that prevent these women from starting effective treatments like psychotherapy and antidepressants. By examining the impact of these treatments on both the mothers and their babies, the study seeks to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The research will utilize screening tools to assess depression severity and track treatment initiation and its effects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health treatment for pregnant women, resulting in better health outcomes for both mothers and their babies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing mental health during pregnancy can lead to significant improvements in maternal and infant health, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Healthpartners Institute
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palmsten, Kristin — Healthpartners Institute
- Study coordinator: Palmsten, Kristin
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.