Study on mental health issues during and after pregnancy in Guangzhou

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to investigate the incidence and development of mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, during the peripartum period among pregnant women in Guangzhou. It will collect epidemiological and clinical data, along with biological specimens, to understand the trajectory of these mental health issues and identify risk factors. The goal is to develop a comprehensive prediction model for postpartum depression and explore its adverse outcomes, ultimately improving health interventions for mothers and their children.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant women with \<20 weeks of gestation
2. Pregnant women intended to eventually deliver in Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center
3. Permanent residents or families intended to remain in Guangzhou with their child for more than 3 years

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Combined with heart disease, hypertension, diabetes or hyperthyroidism
2. Taking anti-depressants and other treatments for depression
3. Participants was in infection status when the biological samples were collected

Where it's running

• Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center
  Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Xiu Qiu, PhD — Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Xiu Qiu, PhD
• Email: qxiu0161@163.com
• Phone: 0086 20 38367160

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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.