Can a phone app detect postpartum depression? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06364488

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a mobile app called TrueBlue that automatically measures mood in pregnant women and new mothers. Researchers want to see if the app is safe, easy to use, and agrees with standard depression questionnaires. About 125 participants in Nottinghamshire, UK, will use the app for 12 weeks while their mood is tracked.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

TrueBlue mobile phone app

What this could lead to

If successful, this app could provide a simple, automated way to monitor mood changes and catch early signs of depression or anxiety in new and expecting mothers.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage feasibility study, not a treatment trial. The app may not accurately detect mood changes, and results may not apply to broader populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anhedonia anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder perinatal asphyxia postpartum depression

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

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  • Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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    Nottingham, NG3 6AA, United Kingdom

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