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The Association Between Gut Microbiota Diversity and Postpartum Depression

NCT07227753 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-01-15

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Summary

This study aims to examine whether naturally occurring bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract are associated with mood changes following childbirth, including postpartum depression. Biological samples will be collected before and after delivery to determine whether specific patterns in gut bacterial composition are linked to emotional states. The purpose of the research is to improve understanding of whether such microbial changes can help identify individuals at higher risk for postpartum depression, enabling earlier recognition and intervention.

Conditions

  • Depression During Pregnancy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)

    collaborator NIH

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-17
Primary Completion
2026-05-31
Completion
2026-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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