Lōvu-augmented prenatal care for pregnant people with mental health needs
Official title: Transforming Maternal Mental Health Care Using Innovative Digital Solutions for the Intermountain West
Run by University of Utah · NCT07766174 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This pilot tests whether adding the Lōvu digital platform to standard prenatal care is feasible and satisfactory for pregnant people and clinicians, and whether the data can help flag mental health risk.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Utah Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2031 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2032 |
| Registry record updated | August 31, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07766174 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Pregnant individuals receiving care at University of Utah Clinics who are less than 14 weeks pregnant at enrollment.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals not responsive to digital monitoring or whose mental health needs do not align with the Lōvu platform may see no added benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot study compares Lōvu-augmented prenatal care with usual care among pregnant patients at the University of Utah. The goals are to assess feasibility of conducting an RCT, patient and clinician satisfaction, and the utility of Lōvu-generated data for potential AI-based mental health risk stratification. The study acknowledges the high burden of perinatal mental health disorders and regional access challenges, and aims to address gaps in care by integrating remote monitoring and virtual engagement. Enrollment includes pregnant people under 14 weeks gestation receiving care at UU, with exclusion for participation in other remote monitoring studies. Interventions consist of the Lōvu platform alongside standard care, versus standard care alone.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve access to mental health support during pregnancy and provide data-powered risk insights to tailor care.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work in digital health for perinatal care has shown promise, but this exact Lōvu-augmented approach is exploratory and its effectiveness remains to be demonstrated.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant people receiving care at University of Utah Clinics * Less than 14 weeks gestation at enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * Patients enrolled in other studies utilizing remote monitoring
Where it's running
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University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nathan Blue, MD, MPh — University of Utah, Department of OBGYN
- Study coordinator: Kelly Christensen
- Email: kelly.christensen@hsc.utah.edu
- Phone: 801-581-8425
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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.