App aims to ease postpartum hypertension and depression

NCT ID NCT07486375

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a self-management app for women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. 99 new mothers used the app to track their blood pressure, stress, and mood, or received usual care. The goal was to see if the app helps lower blood pressure and improve mental health after childbirth.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Postpartum Hypertension Self-Management App (PHSMA)

What this could lead to

If it works, this app could offer a simple, at-home way for new mothers to manage blood pressure and improve mental well-being after pregnancy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with 99 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The app's benefits depend on regular use and may not replace medical care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertension, pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Cheng Kung University Hospital

    Tainan, Tainan City, 704, Taiwan