Texting dads: a new way to boost baby and family health?
NCT ID NCT06289101
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether sending twice-weekly text messages to first-time fathers can help them feel more confident and engaged during pregnancy and after birth. Researchers will recruit 180 dads across the U.S. via social media. The texts include tips, videos, and links to resources, starting mid-pregnancy and continuing until the baby is 2 months old.
What this could mean
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Active substance
text4FATHER (behavioral intervention: twice-weekly text messages with resource links and instructions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple text messages help new fathers feel more confident and engaged, potentially improving family health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (180 participants) with no control group comparison yet. Results may not apply to all fathers or lead to lasting changes.
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Johns Hopkins University
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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