Smartphone video boosts postnatal care knowledge in nepal trial

NCT ID NCT05132608

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a 16-minute video sent via messaging apps like WhatsApp and Viber could improve knowledge about postnatal care among pregnant women in Nepal. 229 literate women with smartphones took part. The goal was to see if social media can be an effective tool for health education in low-resource settings.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Social media-based health education video
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a low-cost way to improve postnatal care knowledge in similar communities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site study measuring knowledge only, not health outcomes. Results may not apply to other settings or populations.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for UNRECOGNIZED CONDITION are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kalpana Chaudhary

    Dhulikhel, Bagmati, 11008, Nepal