Intranasal Esketamine-dexmedetomidine Combination and Postpartum Depression
Esketamine has rapid-onset antidepressant effects and may reduce postpartum depression in parturients with prenatal depressive symptoms. However, its adverse neuropsychiatric symptoms limits clinical application. Dexmedetomidine can alleviate these adverse symptoms and has independent antidepressant effect. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is designed to evaluate whether intranasal esketamine combined with dexmedetomidine can reduce the prevalence of postpartum depression in women with prenatal depressive symptoms.
Pregnant women aged ≥18 years who are preparing for childbirth; [+1]
History of schizophrenia or existence of communication barriers; [+5]