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Perinatal Mental Health Study (PMHS) India

Perinatal Mental Health Study (PMHS): a Cohort and Validation Study in Two Low-income Settings in India


Sponsor

University of Oxford

Enrollment

2,332 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2022

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this observational study is to improve understanding of mental disorders among perinatal women in India.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study is developing and testing new tools to identify and measure perinatal mental health conditions — such as depression, anxiety, and trauma — in pregnant and postpartum women in India, where such tools are currently lacking. The study involves interviews, questionnaire development, and a follow-up study tracking women through pregnancy. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old - You are currently pregnant (any stage) or have given birth within the past 12 months - Or you are not currently pregnant and have not given birth in the past 12 months (as a comparison group) - For the main follow-up study: you must be in early pregnancy (before 20 weeks) and willing to attend 4 study visits - You are willing and able to provide informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a severe, acute psychiatric illness that prevents you from participating - You are unable or unwilling to give consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTScreening tools for common mental disorders

A number of screening tools will be administered which will establish the likelihood of depression, anxiety, PTSD, somatisation and suicidality.


Locations(2)

Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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