Effect of Exercise on Perinatal Depression
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Conditions studied: Pregnancy, Postpartum Period, Depression
In brief
Fifteen percent of women experience depression during pregnancy or postpartum (i.e., perinatal depression). Furthermore, 38% of low income women experience postpartum depression. Given few women with perinatal depression seek treatment, there is a need for innovative, low cost interventions that can be integrated within existing community-based programs serving women in need (e.g., low income women). The primary aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of a novel exercise intervention designed to prevent perinatal depression among women attending federally qualified health centers serving high risk women.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02791932
- Run by
- University of Minnesota
- People needed
- 111
- Starts
- 2017-02-23
- Expected to finish
- 2020-06-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-01-13
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- less than 20 weeks pregnant
- must speak English or Spanish
- willing to be randomly assigned to either of the two study arms
- healthcare provider consent
- access to a telephone (92% of low income women have access to a telephone and Minnesota offers free phone access for low income individuals; Fasts, 2015)
- being at risk for depression (defined as having a history of depression) but are not currently depressed.
- consistent with prior research, history of depression will be defined as ever being told by a healthcare provider that she has depression and/or being prescribed an antidepressant for depression.
You may not qualify if…
- less than 18 years of age
- currently exercising 60 or more minutes per week
- unable to exercise for 20 minutes continuously
- history of heart disease, lung disease, anemia, musculoskeletal problems (e.g., arthritis, gout, osteoporosis, or back, hip or knee pain that may interfere with exercising), poorly controlled hypertension, seizure disorder, exercise induced asthma, or any other medical condition that would make exercise unsafe
- taking medication that interferes with heart rate responses to exercise such as beta blockers; participating in another exercise or weight management study
- another member of the household participating in the study
- currently receiving antidepressant medication or psychotherapy for depression; - hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder during previous six months
- pregnant with multiple fetuses.
- participants depressed at the baseline assessment will be referred to their healthcare provider.
- there will have a safety protocol in place for worsening symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation
Where it is running
- Beth Lewis — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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