Clinical Trial: Effect of Peripartum 40 Hz Audiovisual Stimulation on Postpartum Depression in Women Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section: A Randomized Clinical Trial

U.S., Sept. 9 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07807462) titled 'Effect of Peripartum 40 Hz Audiovisual Stimulation on Postpartum Depression in Women Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section: A Randomized Clinical Trial' on Sept. 02.

Brief Summary: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental health condition affecting 10%-30% of new mothers, with serious consequences for both mother and child. Effective prevention is limited by barriers to psychological or pharmacological treatments.

This study evaluates whether short-term 40 Hz light and sound stimulation during and immediately after elective cesarean section can reduce PPD risk. The intervention group receives three 30-minute sessions of combin...