Phone app aims to cut repeat preterm births
NCT ID NCT04663607
First seen Nov 01, 2025
Summary
This study tested whether a mobile app called PretermConnect could help women who had a preterm baby space their next pregnancy and reduce the risk of another early birth. The app provides health education and tracks social factors that affect health. Researchers enrolled 221 women and compared those using the app plus standard care to those receiving only standard care. The goal was to see if the app improves pregnancy timing, breastfeeding, and mother-infant bonding.
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Locations
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
PretermConnect mobile app (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple, low-cost way to help women avoid another preterm birth by improving pregnancy spacing and care.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial with 221 participants, but results may not apply to all women. The app's success depends on user engagement, and it may not reduce preterm births as hoped.
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