The Effect of an Exercise Program in Reducing the Severity of Postpartum Depression in Women: A Randomized Control Trial
The study investigates the effectiveness of an exercise program in alleviating postpartum depression among women in Turkey. Given the reported prevalence of 23.8% for postpartum depression in the region, there is a significant market opportunity for non-pharmacological interventions that can be integrated into maternal healthcare. The findings could support the development of exercise-based therapeutic programs, potentially leading to partnerships with healthcare providers and wellness organizations focused on maternal mental health. Competitive implications include positioning against pharmacological treatments and other behavioral therapies, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness and accessibility of exercise interventions.
Indication: Depression, Postpartum
Modality: behavioral intervention
Target: Postpartum Depression (PPD) severity reduction through exercise intervention.
Sponsor: Didem Kucukkelepce
Source URL: ClinicalTrials.gov
Source updated: Aug 02, 2019
Ingested: Jun 12, 2026
Model: trialsignal-ai-v1
Validation: validated
Matched by conditions: Depression, Postpartum
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Condition raw: Depression, Postpartum
Condition normalized: Depression, Postpartum
Modality raw: behavioral intervention
Modality normalized: behavioral intervention
Target raw: Postpartum Depression (PPD) severity reduction through exercise intervention.
Target normalized: Postpartum Depression (PPD) severity reduction through exercise intervention.