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Aug 12, 10 12:18AMThe proposed study is a randomized controlled trial to examine the efficacy and safety of active acupuncture versus placebo acupuncture for the treatment of postpartum depression. The investigators hypothesis is that active acupuncture would be superior to placebo acupuncture in the short-term treatment of postpartum depression.Location: Queen Mary Hospital Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 01:51AMThis is a randomized clinical trial in which all Philadelphia resident women experiencing a pre-term birth (PTB) at <34 weeks of gestation (GA) over an 18 month period will be approached at the time of the postpartum hospital stay. Consenting women will be randomized into a usual care group or an interconceptional intervention targeting five risk conditions, all of whic...Location: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Status: Completed» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 07:16AMIn Ghana, low micronutrient intakes among pregnant women are a major problem. The standard nutritional intervention during pregnancy is iron-folic acid tablets, but adherence is low. The investigators have pioneered the use of multiple micronutrient-fortified semi-solid pastes called Lipid-based Nutrient Supplements (LNS) (made using vegetable oil, groundnut, milk, sugar...Location: St. Martins de Porres Hospital Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 08:34AMThis will be the first study of the effect of essential fatty acid supplementation in pregnant women living in inner-city poverty on the stress response system during pregnancy. The investigators proposed that essential fatty acid supplementation will be associated with reductions in the experience of stress, more modulated hormonal response to stress, and more optimal r...Location: University of Chicago Status: Enrolling by invitation» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 09:25AMIntroduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) occurs in large numbers of women (between 10 - 20%) and substantially affects both their own well-being and their offspring's mental and emotional development. Whereas PPD is a form of major depression, its etiology is probably related to a combination of biological (hereditary, hormonal etc.), and psychological factors. In ...Location: Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 11:09AMThe primary objective of the investigators study is to determine if there is a difference in continuation rates at six months in women who are randomized to have the Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS) inserted at two possible time periods: Immediate (defined as after delivery of placenta to 72 hours postpartum) or Interval (defined as after 6 weeks postpartum).Location: Naval Medical Center Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 11:39AMThe study design will be a randomized controlled trial of the effects of behavioral intervention compared to usual care/expectant management to reduce the prevalence of FI in women who have sustained a clinically recognized OASI, repaired at the time of a vaginal delivery. At 6 weeks postpartum, subjects with symptoms of FI as defined by at least monthly symptoms of leak...Location: Cleveland Clinic Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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Oct 15, 10 12:00PMThis study develops and contrasts In-Home Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IH-CBT), an adapted evidence-based treatment for depressed mothers participating in home visitation, with typical home visitation in which treatment may be obtained in the community. Mothers will be identified using a two step process consisting of administration of a screen and subsequent diagnosis ...Location: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Status: Active, not recruiting» Read more
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Feb 18, 11 06:00AMIn previous studies the investigators have seen that the severity of pain one day after cesarean delivery can predict the presence of pain and depression 2 months later. The investigators believe those at risk for severe acute post-partum pain can be identified, and medical interventions can be tailored to manage postoperative pain more effectively.Location: Forsyth Medical Center-Sara Lee Center for Wome... Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Sep 02, 11 11:00AMStudy objective is to evalute the addtive effect of maternal singing during skin to skin contact (Kangaroo Care) on anxiety reduction both to infants and their mothers.Location: NICU Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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