Post-natal depression Mental and Behavioural Disorders Mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention will last 6 months. Women randomised to the exercise intervention will be offered two (40 - 60 minutes) personal home-based exercise consultations in the first two months and two furt
Sponsors
University of Birmingham (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. An International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition (ICD-10) diagnosis of depression, following screening using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) at 6 and 8 - 10 weeks and the Clinical Interview Schedule - Revised (CIS-R) at 8 - 10 weeks after giving birth 2. Non-pregnant at baseline 3. Not experiencing psychotic symptoms 4. Not dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol 5. Aged greater than or equal to 18 years 6. Currently inactive (defined as not meeting the current public health guidelines for physical activity, i.e. less than 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week in previous six weeks)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Not proficient in English at a level to complete research assessments 2. General Practitioner (GP) considers patient unsuitable for the trial 3. Women whose babies have died
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Post-natal depression. Measured at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Physical activity 2. Body weight 3. Vitality 4. Quality of life 5. Body image 6. Self-efficacy for exercise Measured at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed