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New treatment option for Pregnancy
Official title SmartMom: Teaching by Texting to Promote Health Behaviours in Pregnancy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05793944
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of SmartMom, a text messaging-based mobile health program for prenatal education. The main questions are to determine if healthy pregnant people receiving SmartMom messages that promote health behaviours in pregnancy versus messages that don't provoke behaviour change have improvement in: 1.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 15 and older, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- pregnant person
- at 15 weeks gestation or earlier
- singleton pregnancy
- can read and understand English at grade 8 level and comfortable completing online surveys
- live in Canada (excluding British Columbia where SmartMom has been piloted)
You likely can't join if
- health conditions existing prior to pregnancy that require individualized care (e.g. hypertension, cardiac disease, diabetes)
- previously had a baby with the SmartMom program
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 15 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.