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Study identifier: NCT06682689 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Investigation of TVNS Administration on Postpartum Mental Health

Condition: Postpartum Depression (PPD) · Postpartum Anxiety · Postpartum Sadness  ·  Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen

PhaseNA
Planned participants120
Who can joinFemale, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

The aim of the study is to explore whether transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) may be effective in preventing mood swings and depressive symptoms in the postpartum phase, as well as serving as a supplementary intervention in cases where mood symptoms develop. The study will investigate the effects of tVNS intervention during the first 12 weeks postpartum. Pregnant women will be recruited for the study, and the intervention will begin shortly after giving birth. Participants will receive different instructions on how to use the tVNS device. Additional parameters such as physiological functions, chronic stress, hormones, environment, and personality traits will also be assessed.

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Talk to the study team

Julia Siodmiak, M.sc.  ·  +49 (0)7071 29-85736  ·  julia.siodmiak@med.uni-tuebingen.de

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Locations (1)

University Hospital Tuebingen; Department of Psychiatry and PsychotherapyTübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, GermanyRecruiting

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