NCT01883479

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of the active interventions (exercise or wellness/support intervention) compared to usual care on the prevention of postpartum depression among women at risk for depression. The investigators will also examine the efficacy of an exercise intervention compared to a wellness/support intervention on postpartum depressive symptoms among women at risk for depression.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
450

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2012

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2012

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 24, 2013

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 21, 2013

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

June 29, 2017

Status Verified

June 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

4.4 years

First QC Date

April 24, 2013

Last Update Submit

June 28, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Depression

    Depression assessed by the The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders; SCID-I

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Depressive Symptoms

    6 months

Study Arms (3)

Exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Telephone-based intervention designed to increase exercise among postpartum women.

Behavioral: Exercise

Wellness/Support

EXPERIMENTAL

Telephone-based intervention designed to provide support to postpartum women.

Behavioral: Wellness/Support

Usual care

NO INTERVENTION

Participants receive usual care and will receive their choice of the interventions at 9 months.

Interventions

ExerciseBEHAVIORAL

Telephone-based intervention designed to increase exercise among postpartum women.

Exercise

Telephone-based intervention designed to provide support to postpartum women.

Wellness/Support

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 45 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Generally healthy
  • Low active
  • Currently pregnant (who will wait to be randomized until postpartum) or less than six weeks postpartum
  • History of depression

You may not qualify if:

  • Less than 18 years of age
  • Pre-existing hypertension or diabetes
  • Currently exercising (defined as exercising more than 60 minutes per week)
  • Enrolled in another exercise or weight management study
  • Another member of the household participating in the study
  • Unable to exercise for 20 minutes continuously
  • Musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis, gout, osteoporosis, or back, hip or knee pain that may interfere with exercising
  • Exercise induced asthma
  • Any condition that would make exercise unsafe or unwise
  • Taking medication that interferes with heart rate response to exercise such as beta blockers
  • Hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder in the past six months
  • Current depressive episode (based on the SCID) and/or currently receiving antidepressant medication or psychotherapy for depression (participants who are depressed prior to randomization will be referred to their primary physician or psychiatrist)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Lewis BA, Schuver K, Dunsiger S, Samson L, Frayeh AL, Terrell CA, Ciccolo JT, Fischer J, Avery MD. Randomized trial examining the effect of exercise and wellness interventions on preventing postpartum depression and perceived stress. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2021 Nov 22;21(1):785. doi: 10.1186/s12884-021-04257-8.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression, Postpartum

Interventions

ExerciseHealthPalliative Care

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Puerperal DisordersPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesDepressive DisorderMood DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological PhenomenaPopulation CharacteristicsPatient CareTherapeuticsHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Beth A Lewis, PhD

    University of Minnesota

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 24, 2013

First Posted

June 21, 2013

Study Start

December 1, 2012

Primary Completion

May 1, 2017

Study Completion

May 1, 2017

Last Updated

June 29, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-06

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