Text messages may boost mental health care for new and expecting mothers
NCT ID NCT05764213
First seen Nov 15, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study compares a text message-based mental health and substance use screening program (Listening to Women & Pregnant and Postpartum People) to standard in-person screening. Over 10,000 pregnant and postpartum people will participate. The goal is to see if the text-based approach increases treatment attendance and retention, and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
text message-based screening and remote care coordination
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make mental health and substance use screening more accessible and effective for pregnant and postpartum people, leading to better treatment engagement.
What could go wrong
This is a large but early-stage behavioral study, so results may vary by clinic and population. The intervention relies on text messaging, which may not work for everyone.
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