Plain-English translation of NCT06777563 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 whether combining three things — a mental health app that tracks your feelings, phone counseling with a therapist, and educational materials — can help prevent postpartum depression in pregnant women. The study involves 60 pregnant women in Hong Kong who are between 20 and 28 weeks along and showing early signs of emotional distress. Researchers will compare women who receive the full program, women who only use the tracking app, and women who receive standard care to see which approach works best.
Postpartum depression affects many new mothers and can have serious impacts on both mom and baby. This trial is testing whether catching and treating emotional distress earlier — during pregnancy rather than waiting until after birth — can prevent depression from developing in the first place.
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If you join, you'll be randomly placed into one of three groups. Depending on which group you're in, you may receive brief counseling and educational materials (all groups get this), use a mental health tracking app for 2 weeks to record how you're feeling, and potentially receive 10 weeks of support through the app plus phone counseling with a therapist trained in cognitive behavioral therapy. The study continues for 8 weeks after you enroll, with follow-up phone calls and surveys after your baby is born to check on your mood and well-being.
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