Can a smartphone app ease pregnancy stress? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06862193

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

Up to 25% of pregnant women experience mental health issues like depression and anxiety. This trial tests a mobile app called HealthyMoms4MentalHealth designed to promote psychological wellbeing during pregnancy. Researchers will enroll 440 pregnant women in Sweden and measure changes in resilience and depressive symptoms compared to a control group using a standard lifestyle app.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: HealthyMoms4MentalHealth mobile app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, scalable tool to help pregnant women manage stress and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively early-stage trial with no blinding, and the app's benefits may be small or not last long. Results may not apply to all pregnant women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior

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BEHAVIOR MOBILE APPLICATION PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Region Jönköping
RECRUITING

Jönköping, Sweden
Region Kalmar
RECRUITING

Kalmar, Sweden
Region Skåne
RECRUITING

Malmö, Sweden
Region Stockholm
RECRUITING

Stockholm, Sweden

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