Phone coaching plus app could ease depression in pregnancy

NCT ID NCT07639164

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Turku Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program with weekly phone coaching for pregnant women with depression. Researchers will enroll 1,000 women between 12 and 22 weeks pregnant who have depressive symptoms. The goal is to see if the program is easy to use and helps reduce depression and anxiety, while also monitoring infant development.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: digital CBT with phone coaching
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an accessible, affordable treatment option for depression during pregnancy.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with no control group, so results may not prove effectiveness. The digital format may not suit everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression major depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANTENATAL DEPRESSION DEPRESSION - MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Turku

Turku, Finland

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