Text message screening could catch perinatal depression early
NCT ID NCT07659977
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a digital program that screens pregnant and postpartum women for depression using automated text message questionnaires. Results are linked to their electronic health records to help doctors identify those at risk and guide next steps. The goal is to see if this approach works in real-world primary care and hospital settings.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- digital screening and early intervention program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve early detection and care for perinatal depression in community settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. It may show feasibility but not directly improve 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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Hospital Espírito Santo
Evora, 7000, Portugal
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