Can smartphone sensing boost depression care for new mothers in nepal?

NCT ID NCT06253676

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: George Washington University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding passive sensing technology (like smartphone data) to a standard counseling program helps community health workers better treat postpartum depression in low-resource settings. The trial compares the digital-enhanced approach to standard counseling alone among mothers in Nepal. Researchers will measure changes in depression and anxiety symptoms over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Problem Management Plus (PM+) with passive sensing technology
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could make mental health support for new mothers more effective in areas with few specialists.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small study in one country, and the digital tools may not work as well in other settings or for all mothers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

postpartum depression Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POST PARTUM DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal

Kathmandu, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal

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