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Postnatal Depression Screening in Primary Health Centres
- BDCTR ID
- BDCTR-2026-000057
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
- Information provided by
- Dr Sabrina Yeasmin (Responsible Party)
- Last Update Posted
- 2026-06-12
Active, not recruiting
No longer looking for participants
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This observational cohort estimates the incidence of postnatal depression and the performance of routine screening in primary health centres.
Detailed Description
Women are followed from delivery to six weeks postpartum with routine screening. Incidence and screening performance are assessed.
Official Title
Conditions
- Postnatal Depression
Other Study ID Numbers
BMU-PSY-2026-001
Study Start
Primary Completion
Study Completion
Enrollment (Estimated)
Study Type
Phase
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Contacts and Locations
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This study has 1 location
Bangladesh
Khulna, Khulna, Bangladesh, 9000
Active, not recruiting
Primary health centres, Khulna
Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
<p>Inclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Women aged 18 to 45 years who have given birth at a participating centre.</li></ul><p>Exclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Diagnosed depression before pregnancy.</li></ul>
Ages Eligible for Study
Sexes Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Observational Model:
- Cohort
- Time Perspective:
- Prospective
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of postnatal depression | Within 6 weeks of delivery |
Secondary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity and specificity of routine screening | 6 weeks |
Collaborators and Investigators
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Sponsor
Study Record Dates
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Study Registration Dates
First Submitted that Met QC Criteria
First Posted
Study Record Updates
Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria
Last Update Posted
Last Verified
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Terms related to this study
Keywords Provided by Bangladesh Medical University
- postnatal depression
- screening
- maternal mental health
Plan for Individual Participant Data (IPD)
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