Can a smartphone app and home devices spot mental health risks in pregnancy?
NCT ID NCT07766174
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This pilot study explores whether adding a digital health platform called Lōvu to standard prenatal care is practical and well-received by pregnant people. Participants use a Bluetooth scale, blood pressure cuff, and fetal Doppler that send data to their care team, alongside mental health questionnaires. The goal is to see if this approach could eventually help identify those at risk for mental health issues during pregnancy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lōvu platform (a digital health app with Bluetooth-enabled scale, blood pressure cuff, and fetal Doppler) plus standard prenatal care
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could pave the way for technology-based tools that help identify and support pregnant people at risk for mental health issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The technology may not be widely adopted or may not improve mental health outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Utah Hospital
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
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