Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 100 Women only

Program to support new mothers in Sunset Park

Official title: Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials for Mothers of Newborns (ROSE), a Study of a Postpartum Depression Prevention Intervention Among Pregnant Women in a Women's Health Clinic

Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT04940585 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a program to see if it can help new mothers in Sunset Park feel less stressed and depressed after having a baby.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment308 (estimated)
SponsorNYU Langone Health
Academic / other
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 21, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT04940585 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are pregnant women in their second trimester receiving prenatal care at the Sunset Park Family Health Center who are at risk for postpartum depression.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not receiving prenatal care at the designated health center or who do not meet the specific criteria for depression risk may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the ROSE program, aimed at preventing and reducing postpartum depression among pregnant women. It consists of two phases: the first phase assesses the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, while the second phase measures its effectiveness in decreasing maternal stress and depressive symptoms. Participants will receive support and resources to enhance their social support and self-efficacy during the transition to motherhood. The study is conducted at a prenatal clinic in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve mental health outcomes for new mothers by reducing postpartum depression and enhancing social support.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar interventions aimed at reducing postpartum depression, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Receive prenatal care at the Sunset Park Family Health Center for Women's Health and Pediatrics (SPWHP)
* Female
* At least 18 years of age
* Speaks and understands English or Spanish (depending on the language of the next group)
* Is pregnant
* Is in the second trimester of her pregnancy
* Capable of providing informed consent.
* Scores between 4 and 12 on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale or records 2 or more ACEs on adapted ACEs questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not receiving prenatal care at the Sunset Park Family Health Center for Women's Health and Pediatrics (SPWHP)
* Not female
* Under18 years of age
* Does not speak and understand English or Spanish
* Is not pregnant
* Is not in the second trimester of her pregnancy
* Is not capable of providing informed consent.
* Scoring \< 4or \>12 on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and scores 1 or less on adapted ACEs questionnaire.
* Positive score to #10 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Where it's running

  • NYU Langone Health
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.