Sleep Architecture as a Digital Biomarker for Postpartum Depression in Hong Kong Mothers (NCT07600593) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sleep Architecture as a Digital Biomarker for Postpartum Depression in Hong Kong Mothers
60 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to develop a postpartum depression (PND) Risk index using the UK Biobank dataset, and to validate the risk index in Hong Kong postpartum women.
Participating Hong Kong postpartum women will wear an actigraphy (GENEActive) for 14 consecutive days.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria
* Mothers who are at least 18 years of age and are within 6 months of giving birth.
* Participants must be capable of reading Traditional Chinese, Mandarin, or English, to ensure they can provide informed consent and complete the required study documentation.
Exclusion Criteria
* Individuals with specific conditions that might interfere with the measurement of sleep patterns related to mood will be excluded. This includes mothers diagnosed with sleep apnea or those who use CPAP machines.
* To reduce physiological noise in the data, women working permanent night shifts or those with severe medical complications, such as pre-eclampsia requiring ongoing medication, will also be excluded
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
1
Postpartum depressive symptoms (PND)
Timeframe: 2 weeks and 6 weeks postpartum
2
Subjective sleep quality
Timeframe: The PSQI will be reported once at 6 weeks postpartum.
3
Objective sleep efficiency
Timeframe: Objective SE will be measured at 6 weeks postpartum for 14 consecutive days.