Program to manage postnatal depression and pain after childbirth

Integrated Psychological Program for Management of Postnatal Depression and Persistent Postpartum Pain After Childbirth: CODEPAD - II (Collaborative Outcomes of DEpression and Pain Associated With Delivery- II)

Not applicable Interventional KK Women's and Children's Hospital · NCT05285215

This study is testing a new program that combines mindfulness, music, and online counseling to help new mothers with postnatal depression and pain after childbirth.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment1480 (estimated)
Ages21 Years to 50 Years
SexFemale
SponsorKK Women's and Children's Hospital Government
Locations1 site (Singapore)
Trial IDNCT05285215 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This integrated psychological program (IPP) aims to address postnatal depression (PND) and persistent postpartum pain (PPP) through a combination of mindfulness training, music listening, and digital health video counseling. The program leverages technology to provide outpatient care, making it accessible for new mothers. By monitoring and treating PND and PPP, the study seeks to improve maternal health outcomes and enhance mother-child bonding. A total of 1480 women will participate in this randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the IPP.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy women at term with a singleton fetus who are delivering at the participating institution.

Not a fit: Patients currently receiving active psychiatric care or with a history of chronic pain syndrome may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce the incidence of postnatal depression and improve overall maternal well-being.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using integrated psychological approaches for managing postpartum conditions, suggesting potential for success in this novel application.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* healthy (American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 2)
* parturient women at term (36 weeks' gestation or more, nulliparous and multiparous);
* with a singleton fetus;
* to have delivery in this institution.

Exclusion Criteria:

* current active psychiatric care;
* history of intravenous drug or opioid abuse;
* previous history of chronic pain syndrome.

Where this trial is running

Singapore

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Depression, Postpartum
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