Texting your way to a healthier pregnancy: 3,000-Person trial launches

NCT ID NCT05793944

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a text-messaging program called SmartMom can help pregnant people learn more, feel better, and adopt healthier habits. About 3,000 participants in Canada will either receive weekly texts with evidence-based health tips or general interest messages. Researchers will track weight gain, prenatal visit attendance, and mental health to see if the program makes a real difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: SmartMom text messaging program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that simple text messages can help pregnant people adopt healthier behaviors and improve pregnancy outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so the effect may be small. The control group also gets pregnancy messages, which may reduce the difference between groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PREGNANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
RECRUITING

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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