Addressing First Trimester Worries with an mHealth Tool
Official title: Exploring the Anxieties and Health Information Needs of Women in the First Trimester to Inform mHealth Solutions for Antenatal Care
Run by Bournemouth University · NCT07114471 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This observational study in the UK asks pregnant people (in the first trimester or within 2 years post-pregnancy) and healthcare professionals about worries and information needs, to see if a mobile health app could help.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1450 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bournemouth University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 11, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | October 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07114471 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are adults in the UK who are currently in the first trimester or have given birth within the last 2 years and can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants without concerns or information gaps may offer limited direct benefit, as this is primarily an information-gathering study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study aims to understand the information needs and concerns of women in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and to explore whether a digital health app can provide safe, personalized support. It uses surveys, questionnaires, and interviews to gather insights from pregnant individuals, recent mothers, and health professionals. Recruitment is online, targeting participants in the UK, with broad inclusion criteria and clear exclusion for cognitive impairment. This observational research will not test a therapy or intervention but will inform the potential role of mHealth in early pregnancy care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide the development of a safe, personalized mHealth tool to support early pregnancy care and improve information access.
How similar studies have gone: Similar observational work in digital health and pregnancy has shown value in understanding information needs, with some prior efforts informing app development.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Pregnant women Inclusion criteria * To ensure that participants have the first trimester of pregnancy fresh in their minds the sample will include women that are currently pregnant or have had a child within the last 2 years * Living in the UK * Over the age of 18 * Able to give informed consent Exclusion criteria * Evidence of/diagnosis of cognitive impairment Healthcare professionals Inclusion criteria \- Belonging to one of the following professional groups i.e. healthcare professionals involved in the care of pregnant women * Doctor in obstetrics and gynaecology * Midwives * Nurses (within the field of obstetrics and gynaecology), * Sonographers that scan pregnant women * General practitioners * Psychologists (that work with pregnant women) * Physiotherapists (that work with pregnant women) * Living in the UK * Over the age of 18 * Able to give informed consent Exclusion criteria * Evidence of/diagnosis of cognitive impairment Digital Health Experts Inclusion criteria * Professionals with at least 3 year's experience in digital health, health informatics or mobile health application development * Based in the United Kingdom Exclusion criteria * Evidence of/diagnosis of cognitive impairment
Where it's running
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Online recruitment
London, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Stephanie Gorgievska, MBBS BSc MRCOG
- Email: sgorgievska@bournemouth.ac.uk
- Phone: 00442037334385
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.