Text messaging program to promote healthy behaviors during pregnancy
Teaching by Texting to Promote Health Behaviours in Pregnancy
This study tests if a text messaging program can help pregnant people learn about healthy habits and improve their well-being and their baby's health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3078 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of British Columbia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vancouver, British Columbia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05793944 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of SmartMom, a mobile health program that sends evidence-based text messages to pregnant individuals to promote healthy behaviors. Participants in the intervention group will receive three messages per week focused on prenatal education, while the control group will receive general interest messages that do not encourage behavior change. The study aims to assess improvements in knowledge about healthy pregnancy, mental health measures, and overall maternal and fetal outcomes. The trial is designed to provide insights into how mobile health interventions can enhance prenatal care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant individuals at 15 weeks gestation or earlier, with a singleton pregnancy, who can read and understand English.
Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing health conditions requiring individualized care or those who have previously participated in the SmartMom program may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve health outcomes for pregnant individuals and their babies by promoting positive health behaviors.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with mobile health interventions in promoting health behaviors, making this approach promising yet still innovative.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant person * at 15 weeks gestation or earlier * singleton pregnancy * can read and understand English at grade 8 level and comfortable completing online surveys * live in Canada (excluding British Columbia where SmartMom has been piloted) Exclusion Criteria: * health conditions existing prior to pregnancy that require individualized care (e.g. hypertension, cardiac disease, diabetes) * previously had a baby with the SmartMom program
Where this trial is running
Vancouver, British Columbia
- BC Children's Hospital Research Institute — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Patti Janssen, PhD — University of British Columbia
- Study coordinator: Sara Leckie, MSc
- Email: sara.leckie@ubc.ca
- Phone: 604-875-2345
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.