Clinical trial for Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Official title Maternal Outcomes: Mood, Alcohol Use, and Depressive Symptoms
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07485036
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out how depression and alcohol use change in the first year after birth and whether a reward‑based problem‑solving program can lower those problems.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for new mothers who have postpartum depression and use alcohol.
- What's involved
- Participants in the program will have four remote sessions over six weeks, do at‑home urine tests twice a week, and fill out online surveys about mood and drinking.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts six weeks for the intervention group, with weekly visits for sessions, twice‑weekly urine tests, and online surveys; the control group has no visits.
- Time commitment: about 6 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Biologically female
- Age ≥18 years
- Within 12 months postpartum
- Able to provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Serious medical or psychiatric conditions requiring hospitalization
- Lifetime DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or any psychiatric disorder
- Current use of psychoactive drugs, medication to treat problematic alcohol use, or depression
- Participation in past 6 months in problematic alcohol use or substance use treatment
- Unable to provide consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 6 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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