N/A
N=99
Postpartum Wellness
Postpartum Depression
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04414696 ↗Enrolled (actual)
99
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2025
Primary outcome: Primary: Depression Symptoms — 10.1; 11 score on a scale
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Exercise intervention (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- Female
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
- Primary completion
- Dec 2022
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Depression Symptoms |
10.1; 11 | — |
| PRIMARY Device-Measured Physical Activity |
63.2; 62.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Self-reported Physical Activity |
13.7; 16.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Device-measured Physical Activity |
63.2; 62.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Depressive Symptoms |
7.9; 9.1 | — |
| SECONDARY Self-reported Physical Activity |
13.7; 16.3 | — |
Summary
The purpose of this study is to test whether a web-based (eHealth) exercise intervention for new moms at increased risk for postpartum depression increases physical activity and decreases postpartum depression symptoms.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- KPNC member between 2 and 6 months postpartum
- Current PHQ-8 score between 10-20 and no current depression diagnosis
- Delivered baby in KPNC
- English-speaking
- Own a smartphone, computer, or TV with internet access
- Free of a heart condition and a physician recommending medically supervised physical activity
- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 40 (kg/m2)
- A baby weighing between 11-22 lbs
Exclusion Criteria
- Engaged in regular, moderate or vigorous physical activity >90 minutes or more per week
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the ensuing three months
- A baby with chronic illness/disorder(s) that prevent participant from holding or lifting him/her
- Chest pain during physical activity, or has had chest pain within the prior month
- Taking medication for hypertension or a heart condition
- Tendency to fall due to syncope or dizziness
- Orthopedic problems that might be aggravated by physical activity
- Has exercise-induced asthma
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04414696). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.