Texts for tots: study tests if phone messages boost new parent Well-Being
NCT ID NCT06996067
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a text message program for new parents in Nova Scotia. 332 first-time parents will either receive daily texts for 6 weeks with tips on baby care and mental health, or no texts. Researchers will compare confidence, anxiety, depression, and co-parenting between the two groups at 6 weeks and 6 months after birth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- text message program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to support new parents and improve their mental health and confidence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage study. The program may not significantly improve outcomes, and results may not apply to parents outside Nova Scotia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IWK Health
RECRUITINGHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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