Postpartum Depression: A Digital Decision Support Tool for Providers
Official title: Implementation of a Clinical Decision Support Tool for Postpartum Depression
Run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · NCT06818734 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital tool within the electronic health record helps clinicians identify patients at risk for postpartum depression and guide support on referrals and education.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Brooklyn, New York and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06818734 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18+ who are pregnant at 20 weeks gestation or more and are seen at participating clinics.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose care does not involve the CDS or who do not meet the risk criteria may not experience additional benefits.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized trial tests a clinical decision support tool embedded in the EHR to help providers manage patients at risk of postpartum depression. The study compares usual care with a CDS-assisted approach across three clinics. Clinicians in the CDS arm refer patients based on the tool, while control clinicians follow standard practices. Outcomes center on feasibility, acceptability, and use of mental health services for postpartum depression.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the tool could make it easier for providers to identify at-risk patients and connect them with timely mental health resources.
How similar studies have gone: Prior similar CDS approaches have shown potential to change clinician behavior, though results vary by setting and condition.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * being seen at one of participating clinics * pregnancy at 20 week gestation or more Exclusion Criteria: * Does not speak inclusion * does not have internet access Clinician eligibility: * If they manage patients in the three clinics as a board-certified OBGYN clinician. * No exclusion criteria apply for clinician based on their knowledge and experience in treating PPD
Where it's running
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Ob GYN Lower Manhattan 156 William street, New York City
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Weill Cornell Medicine OBGYN practice 72 street
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Weill Cornell Medicine- Women's Health practice 505 East 70th street, New York City
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Center for Community Health: 515 6th street (3rd floor)
Brooklyn, New York, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yiye Zhang, PhD — Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Rochelle Joly, MD
- Email: roj9069@med.cornell.edu
- Phone: 646-962-4222
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.