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Using phone and watch data to improve depression treatment during pregnancy and after birth

Plain-English translation of NCT07577947 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated July 2026 · Translation generated July 2026 · How we translate trials

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This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This study is testing whether information collected automatically from your smartphone and Apple Watch — like how often you move, sleep patterns, or how you use your phone — can help doctors better predict whether depression treatment will work for you. You'll receive treatment for perinatal depression (depression during pregnancy or after birth) through a program called STAND for PND, which includes either online cognitive-behavioral therapy with coaching or therapy delivered by a clinician, depending on how severe your symptoms are. The researchers want to see if combining this automatic data with your regular symptom reports gives them a clearer picture of how the treatment is helping you.

Depression during pregnancy and after childbirth affects many women, but doctors currently rely mainly on what patients tell them to know if treatment is working. This trial is designed to see whether automatic data from everyday devices can provide earlier warning signs of how well treatment is actually working, which could help doctors adjust care more quickly.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are at least 18 years old
you are between 28 weeks pregnant and 12 weeks after giving birth
you have moderate to severe depression based on a screening test
you own a functioning iPhone (model 11 or newer) with reliable internet access
you are willing to wear an Apple Watch for at least 20 hours per day for the first four weeks, including while sleeping

You likely don't qualify if…

you are currently seeing a therapist or psychiatrist for mental health care
you have had multiple suicide attempts or serious self-injury requiring hospitalization in the past 6 months
you have a severe substance use disorder involving opiates or freebase cocaine
you have a primary diagnosis of psychosis that is not related to depression
you have severe uncontrolled medical conditions such as anorexia nervosa or heart conditions requiring continuous monitoring

What participation looks like

You'll receive free depression treatment for up to 12 weeks through the STAND program — if your depression is moderate, you'll access an online cognitive-behavioral therapy course with video lessons and homework, plus optional coaching sessions by video. If your depression is severe, you'll receive therapy delivered by a clinician, with medication if needed. Throughout the first four weeks, you'll wear a provided Apple Watch (at least 20 hours daily, including during sleep) and have a study app installed on your phone to collect data about your movement, sleep, and phone use patterns. You'll also regularly report your mood and symptoms during the study.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 14, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

United States

University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

Key details

Sponsor

University of California, Los Angeles

Collaborators

Foundation for Women's Health

Enrollment target

~250 participants

Started

May 2026

Primary completion

May 2027

Age range

18 Years and older

Sex

Female only

Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.

Contact the research team directly

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Central contact

Eliza Congdon, PhD

University of California, Los Angeles

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