Effectiveness of Supplemental Calcium in Preventing Postpartum Depression

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Depression, Depression, Postpartum

In brief

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of taking supplemental calcium while pregnant in reducing the risk of postpartum depression.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00228033

Run by

Oregon Health and Science University

People needed

238

Starts

2002-04-01

Expected to finish

2007-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-03-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Less than 26 weeks pregnant
• At risk for postpartum depression due to a family or personal history of depression or history of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

You may not qualify if…

• Currently depressed
• Currently taking medications for depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia
• History of medication treatment for depression within 3 months of study entry
• Any of the following illnesses: diabetes, kidney disease, parathyroid disease, or untreated thyroid disease
• Currently taking a diuretic or calcium channel blocker
• Does not speak English

Where it is running

• Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, Oregon, United States

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