App aims to cut preterm birth risk by helping moms space pregnancies

NCT ID NCT04663607

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested whether a mobile health app could help women who had a preterm baby reduce the risk of having another preterm birth. The app focused on improving patient engagement, care coordination, and following recommended care, especially around pregnancy spacing. 221 women with a preterm infant in the NICU participated. The goal was to see if the app worked better than standard paper-based care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

  • UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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