Preventing perinatal depression in couples in rural India
Adaptation and pilot testing of a couples-based intervention to prevent perinatal depression in rural India
This study is looking to help first-time pregnant couples in rural central India by testing a program that strengthens their relationship and support for each other to prevent depression during and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10864570 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to adapt and test a couples-based intervention to prevent perinatal depression, which affects many women during and after pregnancy. The approach focuses on improving relationship dynamics and social support between partners, addressing factors that contribute to depression. By conducting a pilot randomized controlled trial, the study will evaluate how well this intervention works in rural central India, specifically targeting first-time pregnant couples. The goal is to culturally adapt existing evidence-based methods to fit the local context and assess their feasibility and acceptability.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are first-time pregnant couples living in rural central India.
Not a fit: Patients who are not first-time parents or those living outside the targeted rural areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of perinatal depression among couples, leading to better mental health outcomes for mothers and healthier development for their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that couples-based interventions can effectively prevent perinatal depression in high-income settings, suggesting potential for success in similar low-income contexts.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gopalakrishnan, Lakshmi — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Gopalakrishnan, Lakshmi
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 below.