Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Home-Based Exercise to Alleviate Postpartum Depression
Lead Sponsor:
McGill University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Fonds de la Recherche en Santé du Québec
Conditions:
Postpartum Depression
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an aerobic home-based exercise program for the treatment of postpartum depression.
Detailed Description
Postpartum depression occurs in 10-16% of women, with depressive symptoms lasting up to one year post delivery. Women affected by depression in the postpartum have been shown to be at higher risk for ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- women 4 to 38 weeks following childbirth
- score of 10 or more on the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale
- understand English or French
- no current alcohol or substance abuse,
- not currently participating in regular moderate or high intensity exercise (30 minutes, at least 3 times per week)
Exclusion
- obstetrical or concomitant diseases which would have precluded participation in an exercise program.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2001
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
November 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00384943
Start Date
November 1 2001
End Date
November 1 2004
Last Update
October 6 2006
Active Locations (1)
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McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G1A4