Functional Outcome in Postpartum Depression in Women Treated With Desvenlafaxine
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Postpartum depressed women suffer from functional impairment in their mood, thoughts,
cognition and physical well being leading to poor motivation, bonding difficulties, decreased
productivity, conflict and neglect. Moderate/ severe depression responds best to a
combination of antidepressants and counseling. This study will estimate the proportion of
women who return to functionality after treatment with Desvenlafaxine and examine the
differential impact of change in depression and anxiety symptoms on functionality over twelve
weeks. Depression and anxiety symptoms will be monitored through six mood questionnaires;
functional recovery will be monitored through a simple self-report questionnaire at each
visit.