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Exercise and Socialization in Post-partum Depression

NCT06801847 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2025-05-29

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Summary

This community-engaged research project aims to address the critical need for alternative treatments of post-partum depression (PPD). The goal of this research is to investigate the efficacy of a novel 8-week intervention combing exercise with social support to reduce PPD symptoms. It is hypothesized that exercise in addition to social support will more effectively reduce PPD symptom severity compared to social support alone. By collaborating with PPD mothers, clinicians, researchers, and local fitness instructors, the researchers aim to develop an intervention that is accessible, culturally appropriate, effective, and increases treatment adherence. Additionally, the researchers will investigate if mother-infant interactions during exercise can enhance bonding, thereby reducing the detrimental effects of maternal PPD on their off-spring.

Conditions

  • Post Partum Depression

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Socialization

Socialization lasting from 30-60 minutes each session

BEHAVIORAL

Walking

Twice weekly walking (30 minutes)

BEHAVIORAL

Moderate Exercise

Twice weekly moderate exercise (30 minutes)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Laura Peterson-Brown

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Laura P Brown, PhD · University of Kentucky

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-28
Primary Completion
2025-11-30
Completion
2025-11-30

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