Exercise and Socialization in Post-partum Depression

NCT ID: NCT06801847

Last Updated: 2025-05-29

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-03-28

Study Completion Date

2025-11-30

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Post Partum Depression

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Socialization only

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Socialization

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Socialization lasting from 30-60 minutes each session

Socialization and walking

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Socialization

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Socialization lasting from 30-60 minutes each session

Walking

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Twice weekly walking (30 minutes)

Socialization and moderate exercise

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Socialization

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Socialization lasting from 30-60 minutes each session

Moderate Exercise

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Twice weekly moderate exercise (30 minutes)

Interventions

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Socialization

Socialization lasting from 30-60 minutes each session

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Walking

Twice weekly walking (30 minutes)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Moderate Exercise

Twice weekly moderate exercise (30 minutes)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Over the age of 18 years old
* Two-weeks to 12 months post-partum
* EPDS over 10
* Read and Speak English
* Willing to supply contact information for their clinician and consent to their clinician being contacted in the event their depression worsens.

Exclusion Criteria

* Use of anti-depression medication(s) at time of enrollment
* Unable to give consent
* Prisoner, parolee, state probationer, or awaiting sentence for a felony conviction
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Laura Peterson-Brown

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Laura Peterson-Brown

Post-Doc Scholar

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Laura P Brown, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Kentucky

Other Identifiers

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99825

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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