App aims to empower pregnant women facing tough genetic test choices
NCT ID NCT05055700
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a mobile app with information about prenatal genetic testing could help pregnant women feel more informed and confident. 178 high-risk pregnant women used the app before their doctor's appointment. Researchers measured their knowledge, attitudes, and decision-making about genetic tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mobile app with prenatal genetic testing information
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this app could help pregnant women feel more informed and confident when making decisions about prenatal genetic tests.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study that measured knowledge and attitudes, not health outcomes. Results may not apply to all populations or settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Driscoll Children's hospital
Corpus Christi, Texas, 78412, United States
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