Vitamin D for Preeclampsia
(PROVIDE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study is designed to comprehensively investigate the anti-inflammatory role of vitamin D in reproductive aged women, and its association with preeclampsia and depression. Findings will have substantial impact providing new information implicated in the development of preeclampsia (a condition that may include hypertension, tissue swelling caused by excessive fluid, and kidney stress) and postpartum depression (after birth).Additionally, the study is designed to understand how early mental health screening and evaluation can help pregnant women reduce their risk of developing postpartum depression. Testing the acceptability and effectiveness of this mental health screening, education and referral program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will provide valuable patient centered qualitative and quantitative data that can be used in future services planning.The study will enroll up to 200 pregnant women (in third trimester of pregnancy) in total.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Eynav Accortt, PhD
Principal Investigator
Cedars Sinai Medical Center Department of OBGYN
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for pregnant women aged 18 or older, patients at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, between 20-40 weeks of gestation (mainly recruited at the start of the third trimester), who prefer English or Spanish.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive mental health screening, education, and referral intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including postpartum assessments at 4 weeks and 3 months
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mental Health Screening, Education and Referral Program
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
Maternal Mental Health NOW
Collaborator