MI MOM: A web app to support healthy pregnancy and postpartum health
Official title: Site Randomized Trial to Evaluate Behavioral Intervention Via Web-Based Application (MI MOM- Michigan Healthy Moms Application) to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes
Run by Michigan State University · NCT07213284 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether the MI MOM web app, used with support from friends and family, improves pregnancy and postpartum health for Medicaid-enrolled pregnant people compared to usual care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Michigan State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 8 sites (Corunna, Michigan and 7 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | July 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07213284 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pregnant people up to 20 weeks gestation, 18 years or older, enrolled in Medicaid, and with access to a smartphone, text messaging, and internet who prefer English.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants without reliable smartphone access, non-English speakers, or those not enrolled in Medicaid may not benefit from the app-based approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This site-randomized trial compares the MI MOM web application plus optional peer/family text support to treatment as usual in pregnant people at 20 weeks gestation or less who are enrolled in Medicaid. Participants in the MI MOM arm receive mobile web content, text message links to videos and micro-interventions, and the option to connect with a community health worker, with up to three invited supporters receiving texts. Researchers will collect self-reported health targets, verify pregnancy outcomes through vital records and Medicaid claims, and examine changes in mental health, service connections, early warning signs, and disparities between racial and urban/rural groups. The study aims to see if the app improves overall pregnancy and postpartum health and reduces health disparities. Findings will inform whether this digital approach can complement standard prenatal and postpartum care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the MI MOM app could help pregnant people access information, support timely care, and improve mental health and pregnancy outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior digital health and mHealth interventions in pregnancy have shown potential benefits, but results vary by population and design, making this study’s site-randomized approach novel in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant at 20 weeks gestation or less * 18 years of age or older * Access to smartphone with text messaging and internet access * Speaks English * Enrolled in Medicaid for health insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years old * Not pregnant or pregnant with more than 20 weeks gestation * No access to a smartphone with text messaging and internet access * Not English speaking * Not enrolled in Medicaid for health insurance
Where it's running
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Shiawasee Health Department
Corunna, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
McLaren Flint OB-GYN
Flint, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Munson Gaylord OB-GYN
Gaylord, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Trinity Health OB-GYN
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
MidMichigan OB-GYN
Midland, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Munson Prudenville OB-GYN
Prudenville, Michigan, United States Recruiting
Show 2 more locations
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MyMichigan Sault OB-GYN
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Grand Traverse Women's Clinic
Traverse City, Michigan, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Steven J Ondersma, PhD
- Email: onders12@msu.edu
- Phone: 313-444-9797
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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.