NCT06801847

Exercise and Socialization in Post-partum Depression

Post-partum Depression in Kentucky: A Community Based Intervention and a Novel AI-powered Screening Tool

• Status: Withdrawn
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 0 (actual)
• Sponsor: Laura Peterson-Brown · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This community-engaged research project aims to address the critical need for alternative treatments of post-partum depression (PPD). The goal of this research is to investigate the efficacy of a novel 8-week intervention combing exercise with social support to reduce PPD symptoms. It is hypothesized that exercise in addition to social support will more effectively reduce PPD symptom severity compared to social support alone. By collaborating with PPD mothers, clinicians, researchers, and local fitness instructors, the researchers aim to develop an intervention that is accessible, culturally appropriate, effective, and increases treatment adherence. Additionally, the researchers will investigate if mother-infant interactions during exercise can enhance bonding, thereby reducing the detrimental effects of maternal PPD on their off-spring.

Conditions

• Post Partum Depression

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Socialization	Socialization lasting from 30-60 minutes each session
BEHAVIORAL	Walking	Twice weekly walking (30 minutes)
BEHAVIORAL	Moderate Exercise	Twice weekly moderate exercise (30 minutes)

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-28
• Primary completion: 2025-11-01
• Completion: 2025-11-01
• First posted: 2025-01-30
• Last updated: 2025-05-29