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Can a smartphone app predict postpartum depression?

NCT ID NCT07382336

Diagnosis Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a mobile app can help detect postpartum depression early in pregnant women. Researchers will follow 120 women for 6 months, using daily mood questions and monthly surveys through the app. The goal is to understand how symptoms change over time and to find better ways to identify those who need help sooner.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, app-based way to catch postpartum depression early, allowing for quicker support and treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app relies on self-reported mood, which can be inaccurate.

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Study facts

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Perinatal women

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women in their first and second trimesters. * Aged 18 years and older. * Able to read and understand Chinese * Own a smartphone with iOS or Android system. Exclusion Criteria: * Psychiatric diagnosis (e.g., schizophrenia, intellectual disability or mood disorders), comorbid brain conditions (history of epilepsy, stroke, or brain tumors), or learning disabilities.

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Conditions

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postpartum depression

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Postpartum depression (PPD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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