drugset / Trial / NCT00228033
Effectiveness of Supplemental Calcium in Preventing Postpartum Depression
Phase 4
Completed
238 enrolled
Oregon Health and Science University
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · collab
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindPrevention
Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of taking supplemental calcium while pregnant in reducing the risk of postpartum depression.
Timeline
- Start
- 2002-04
- Primary completion
- 2005-12
- Completion
- 2007-08
Publications
- Background Harrison-Hohner J, Coste S, Dorato V, Curet LB, McCarron D, Hatton D. Prenatal calcium supplementation and postpartum depression; an ancillary study to randomized trial of calcium for prevention of preeclampsia. Archives of Women's Mental Health 3(41):141-146, 2001.
- Background Hatton DC, Harrison-Hohner J, Coste S, Dorato V, Curet LB, McCarron DA. Symptoms of postpartum depression and breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 2005 Nov;21(4):444-9; quiz 450-4. doi: 10.1177/0890334405280947.
- Results Hatton DC, Harrison-Hohner J, Matarazzo J, Edwards P, Lewy A, Davis L. Missed antenatal depression among high risk women: a secondary analysis. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2007;10(3):121-3. doi: 10.1007/s00737-007-0180-1. Epub 2007 Apr 16.
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Elemental calcium | Unknown | 2 g | — |