Can a smartphone app predict postpartum depression?
NCT ID NCT07382336
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a mobile app can help detect postpartum depression early in pregnant women. Researchers will follow 120 women for 6 months, using daily mood questions and monthly surveys through the app. The goal is to understand how symptoms change over time and to find better ways to identify those who need help sooner.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, app-based way to catch postpartum depression early, allowing for quicker support and treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app relies on self-reported mood, which can be inaccurate.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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