Mindfulness program for pregnant Black and Latina women at risk of postpartum depression
Official title: mHealth Mindfulness Intervention for Pregnant Black and Latina Women at Risk of Postpartum Depression
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-10683084 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a convenient mindfulness program on a mobile app for pregnant Black and Latina women who might be at risk for postpartum depression, helping them feel better with just 10-20 minutes of practice each day for six weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,042,483 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH126580-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10683084 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant Black and Latina women who are experiencing high levels of depression symptoms and are at risk for postpartum depression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or who do not identify as Black or Latina may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a mobile health mindfulness intervention designed specifically for pregnant Black and Latina women who are at risk of developing postpartum depression. The program offers a self-paced mindfulness-based intervention that requires only 10-20 minutes of daily practice over six weeks, making it more accessible for women facing time and resource constraints. By utilizing mobile technology, the intervention aims to overcome barriers to traditional mental health counseling, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study will assess the effectiveness of this approach in reducing symptoms of depression among participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide an accessible and effective mental health intervention for pregnant women, potentially reducing the incidence of postpartum depression.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that mindfulness-based interventions can be effective in reducing depression symptoms, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results for the targeted population.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kubo, Ai — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Kubo, Ai
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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.