Plain-English translation of NCT05268588 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a program called MeSSSSage that uses mobile phones and audio calls to provide education and social support to new mothers after childbirth. The program includes weekly educational sessions and a text chat group where mothers can connect with each other and healthcare providers. Researchers want to see if this mobile phone approach helps mothers and babies stay healthier during the first six months after birth.
Many mothers in rural and semi-urban areas of India struggle to get proper care after giving birth because of distance, limited mobility, and cultural barriers. This treatment is designed to bridge that gap by bringing education and emotional support directly to mothers' phones, so they don't have to travel and can stay connected with other mothers and providers.
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If you join, you will be placed in a group of about 20 pregnant women and participate in two sessions before your baby is born. After delivery, you'll join weekly sessions via phone calls and text chat through your baby's first six months (26 sessions total). A community health worker will run the sessions, which cover topics like infant feeding, nutrition, mental health, and how to care for yourself and your baby.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 29, 2026 · Not medical advice
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