Investigation of TVNS Administration on Postpartum Mental Health
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum Anxiety
Postpartum Sadness
Postpartum Blues
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen · Other
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About This Trial
The aim of the study is to explore whether transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) may be effective in preventing mood swings and depressive symptoms in the postpartum phase, as well as serving as a supplementary intervention in cases where mood symptoms develop. The study will investigate the effects of tVNS intervention during the first 12 weeks postpartum. Pregnant women will be recruited…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* No malformation of fetal organs (no abnormalities detected during "organ screening").
* Ability to provide written consent for themselves.
* Sufficient German language skills to communicate and understand study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Exclusion criteria for tVNS us…
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