Prenatal Depression and Failure to Breastfeed (NCT01252602) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
Prenatal Depression and Failure to Breastfeed
0Started 2011-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this prospective cohort study is to search for a relationship between maternal depression in the third trimester, as indicated by a score of \> 12 on the EPDS, and a choice not to breastfeed at all, defined as no breastfeeding after dismissal from the hospital. The investigators hypothesize that women who screen positive for prenatal depression will be significantly less likely to breastfeed their babies after discharge from the hospital following childbirth.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 52 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
1\. Pregnant female in third trimester obtaining prenatal care through OSU Houston Parke obstetrics clinic 2. All questions of both EPDS assessments completed, one at 34 + 0 days-37 + 6 days weeks gestation and one at the standard four-week postnatal examination 3. Breastfeeding status noted on chart at four-week postpartum examination, yes/no, with yes defined as any activity, exclusive or partial, after dismissal from the hospital
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Exclusion Criteria:
1\. Use of anti-depressive medication after initial prenatal EPDS administration 2. Mothers of stillborn infants, infants with an illness that prevented breastfeeding, or of infants with birth defects 3. Incomplete EPDS questionnaire, either prenatal or postnatal
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Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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EPDS score
Timeframe: late third trimester - four weeks postpartum
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01252602
SponsorOklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences