Mobile health intervention for postpartum care in India
Official title: Effectiveness of an mHealth Interactive Education and Social Support Intervention for Improving Postnatal Health
Run by University of California, San Francisco · NCT05268588 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new mobile program to see if it can help new mothers in India get better postpartum care and support from healthcare providers and each other.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 49 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 2100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Chandīgarh, Haryana and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 20, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05268588 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women between 28-32 weeks gestational age who speak the local language and have access to a mobile phone.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not speak the local language or lack access to a mobile phone may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a culturally-tailored mobile interactive education and support group intervention designed to enhance standard postpartum care for women in India. It aims to improve health-related behaviors and outcomes among 2100 postpartum women across three diverse Indian states. The intervention, known as MeSSSSage, focuses on increasing communication with healthcare providers, facilitating referrals for in-person care, and fostering social support to address barriers faced by women during the postpartum period. The study will also assess the mechanisms of impact, including knowledge, social support, self-efficacy, and behavior change, while determining the cost-effectiveness of the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes in postpartum women.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with mobile health interventions in improving maternal and infant health outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant (28-32 weeks gestational age) * Speak local language * Personal mobile phone or willing to accept study phone * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Do not speak local language * No personal phone or unwilling to accept study phone * Unable to provide informed consent
Where it's running
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Post-Graduate Institute for Medical Education and Research
Chandīgarh, Haryana, India Recruiting -
Sangath
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India Recruiting -
Indraprastha Institute for Information Technology
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alison M El Ayadi, ScD — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Alison M El Ayadi, ScD
- Email: alison.elayadi@ucsf.edu
- Phone: 415-476-5877
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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.