WhatsApp-based intervention for pregnant women and their partners to improve psychological well-being and sleep quality
WhatsApp-based Psycho-socio-educational Intervention (WeLove) for Prevention of Psychological and Sleep Problems in Pregnant Women and Their Partners: A Three-arm Double-blinded Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
This study is testing a WhatsApp program designed to help pregnant women and their partners improve their mental health and sleep quality.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06768190 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of a WhatsApp-based psycho-socio-educational intervention called WeLove, aimed at preventing psychological and sleep problems in pregnant women and their partners. The study involves 60 couples who will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the WeLove intervention for couples, the WeLove intervention for pregnant women only, or a control group using WhatsApp as usual. The intervention consists of six sessions that include psychological, social, and educational components, followed by individual interviews for process evaluation. The study aims to preliminarily assess the effects of the intervention on psychological symptoms, sleep quality, and life satisfaction.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women between 12 to 28 weeks of gestation and their partners who can read and understand Chinese.
Not a fit: Patients with current severe medical illnesses or existing psychological and sleep disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the psychological well-being and sleep quality of pregnant women and their partners.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using WhatsApp for psycho-socio-educational interventions is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promise in improving psychological outcomes through digital platforms.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant with a gestation of \>12 to 28 weeks and their partners over 18 years * able to read and understand Chinese * have electronic devices with WhatsApp that can contact the Internet * can provide written consent and voluntary participation in this study Exclusion Criteria: * current severe medical illnesses * psychological and sleep disorders
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ying Lau, PhD
- Email: yinglau@cuhk.edu.hk
- Phone: (852) 39436222
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.