Postpartum Wellness

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Postpartum Depression

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test whether a web-based (eHealth) exercise intervention for new moms at increased risk for postpartum depression increases physical activity and decreases postpartum depression symptoms.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04414696

Run by

Kaiser Permanente

People needed

99

Starts

2020-11-19

Expected to finish

2023-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-08-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• KPNC member between 2 and 6 months postpartum
• Current PHQ-8 score between 10-20 and no current depression diagnosis
• Delivered baby in KPNC
• English-speaking
• Own a smartphone, computer, or TV with internet access
• Free of a heart condition and a physician recommending medically supervised physical activity
• Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 40 (kg/m2)
• A baby weighing between 11-22 lbs

You may not qualify if…

• Engaged in regular, moderate or vigorous physical activity >90 minutes or more per week
• Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the ensuing three months
• A baby with chronic illness/disorder(s) that prevent participant from holding or lifting him/her
• Chest pain during physical activity, or has had chest pain within the prior month
• Taking medication for hypertension or a heart condition
• Tendency to fall due to syncope or dizziness
• Orthopedic problems that might be aggravated by physical activity
• Has exercise-induced asthma

Where it is running

• Division of Research — Oakland, California, United States

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