Digital Maternal Support Tool Implementation
ConditionPostpartum
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-45
SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh
About this trial
The goal of this trial is to learn if a smartphone app designed to provide postpartum support is acceptable to new mothers in Pennsylvania. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* How easy is the app is to use? * Does the app meet the needs of new parents? * Is using the app associated with better understanding of critical postpartum symptoms? * Is using the app associated with endorsement of positive parenting statements?
Participants will:
* Use a postpartum support app on their smartphones for 8 weeks * Answer survey questions about their experience
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Recently delivered one or two live births at hospital recruitment site
18-45 years of age
Can participate in English
Has smartphone access for at least two months (study duration)
Disqualifiers
Did NOT recently deliver one or two live births at hospital recruitment site
<18 or >45 years of age
Cannot participate in English
Does not have smartphone for at least two months (study duration)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Smartphone application
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupLocations
1UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital15213, PittsburghPennsylvania, United States
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Pittsburgh
Lead sponsor
Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov