App aims to ease perinatal depression in thousands of women
NCT ID NCT04300894
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a mobile app called Mamma Mia, designed to support mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth. Nearly 2,000 pregnant women used the app, which offers mindfulness exercises, breastfeeding tips, and relationship advice. Researchers measured changes in depression, anxiety, stress, and overall well-being to see if the app helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mamma Mia mobile app program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this app could offer a low-cost, accessible way to support mental health during and after pregnancy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely confirmed. The app may not work for everyone, and the study relied on self-reported 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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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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