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Maternal Mindfulness: Depression and Postpartum Pain

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · with Southern Illinois University, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center · NCT05400382

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–45 · Women only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
75
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
December 1, 2025
Record last updated
August 6, 2026

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What the study is about

This phase I clinical trial tests the feasibility and safety of a self-guided, mobile mindfulness-based intervention to reduce post-cesarean pain and prevent postpartum depression.

Being studied: Mindfulness

Conditions: Depression, Unipolar; Pain, Postoperative

Eligibility criteria

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  • Women must self-identify as Latina/Latinx/Hispanic, Asian, African American, or non-Hispanic White.
  • Scheduled to undergo a planned cesarean delivery.
  • Be of 18-45 years of age
  • Have a singleton pregnancy
  • Score between 5 and 13 on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
  • A history of depression
  • Have no chronic pain condition (e.g., fibromyalgia)
  • Own a computer, smartphone, or tablet
  • Have a reliable internet access to complete the online surveys.
  • Be proficient in English or Spanish.

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Champaign, IL 61820

    Site contact: Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, Ph.D · 217-300-3512 · laracini@illinois.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, Ph.D. · 217-300-3512 · laracini@illinois.edu
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