Pregnancy sleep aid? online program for couples put to the test

NCT ID NCT07736378

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 6-week online program delivered via WeChat or WhatsApp can help pregnant women and their partners sleep better and feel less stressed. The program includes videos, quizzes, and professional support. Researchers will measure sleep quality, heart rate, and stress using wearable bands and questionnaires, with follow-ups up to a year later.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: a 6-week online psycho-socio-educational program delivered via WeChat or WhatsApp, including videos, quizzes, homework, and professional support
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a low-cost, scalable way to improve sleep and emotional well-being for both parents during pregnancy.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with 336 couples, and the intervention relies on self-reported data and wearable devices, which may not capture all effects. Results may not apply to non-Chinese-speaking populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mental disorder Parasomnias Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SLEEP PROBLEMS WELL-BEING, PSYCHOLOGICAL

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