Chatbot could ease postpartum depression for moms of color
NCT ID NCT06877104
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests whether a text-message based chatbot support program can reduce symptoms of postpartum depression in people of color who recently gave birth. About 156 participants will either get the chatbot or usual care. The goal is to see if the chatbot lowers depression scores and helps more people attend their follow-up visits.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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156 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Postpartum patients who have delivered a singleton baby at or after 37w0d at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania * Self-identify as a person of color (listed on chart as non-White race and confirmed with patient) * Able to speak, read and write English * Age ≥18 * Prenatal care at outpatient practice affiliated with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania * Completion of clinically administered EPDS during inpatient stay * Routine discharge timing, day 2 or more after vaginal delivery, day 3 or more after cesarean delivery Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent * Baby not discharged with mother at postpartum discharge * Does not have access to a mobile phone
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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