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Maternal Mindfulness: Depression and Postpartum Pain

Maternal Mindfulness to Prevent Depression and Reduce Postpartum Pain (MaMiDaPP) Intervention

Who can join

Ages 18 to 45 · Women · Healthy volunteers welcome

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

About the study

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.

What is being tested

• Mindfulness (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · Participants: 75 · Started: Dec 1, 2025

Contact the study team

• Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo, Ph.D. · Phone: 217-300-3512

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05400382

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Depression
• Pain After Surgery
• Pain

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.