Mobile health intervention for postpartum care in India
Effectiveness of an mHealth Interactive Education and Social Support Intervention for Improving Postnatal Health
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 49 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Chandīgarh, Haryana and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05268588 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak the local language or lack access to a mobile phone may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes in postpartum women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with mobile health interventions in improving maternal and infant health outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Chandīgarh, Haryana and 2 other locations
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.