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NCT02505984 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Preventing Postpartum Depression With Intranasal Oxytocin

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
56
Enrollment target

NCT02505984: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

NCT02505984 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 56 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02505984, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
56 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to test a new treatment for preventing childbirth-related mental illness in postpartum mothers. The treatment is aimed at enhancing maternal bonding, reducing postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety in mothers at risk, and promoting child development. To this end, the investigators will test the clinical utility of intranasal (IN) oxytocin (OXT) administered to mothers during the first postpartum days.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Oxytocin

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 56 participants
Start Date 2016-01
Est. Completion 2023-05
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02505984

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02505984 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 56 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT02505984 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02505984 about?

NCT02505984 is a clinical study titled "Preventing Postpartum Depression With Intranasal Oxytocin". The purpose of this study is to test a new treatment for preventing childbirth-related mental illness in postpartum mothers. The treatment is aimed at enhancing maternal bonding, reducing postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety in mothers at risk, and promoting child development. To this end, the in...

What is the current status of trial NCT02505984?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 56 participants. The study started on 2016-01. Estimated completion is 2023-05.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02505984?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Oxytocin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02505984?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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