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Texts for tots: study tests if phone messages boost new parent Well-Being

NCT ID NCT06996067

Symptom relief Sponsor: IWK Health Centre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a text message program for new parents in Nova Scotia. 332 first-time parents will either receive daily texts for 6 weeks with tips on baby care and mental health, or no texts. Researchers will compare confidence, anxiety, depression, and co-parenting between the two groups at 6 weeks and 6 months after birth.

What this could mean

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Active substance
text message program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to support new parents and improve their mental health and confidence.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study. The program may not significantly improve outcomes, and results may not apply to parents outside Nova Scotia.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 332 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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INCLUSION CRITERIA: Eligible birthing parents will * early postpartum (\<7 days) with their first child * understand English * have a cell phone with text and data * be 18 years of age or old * live in Nova Scotia. Eligible non-birthing parents will: * be early postpartum (\<7 days) with their first child * understand English * have a cell phone with text and data * be 18 years of age or old * live in Nova Scotia. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Participants (both birthing and non-birthing parents) will be excluded if: * newborn die or are expected to die prior to leaving the hospital * they have no access to mobile phone, either personal or shared * unwilling to receive SMS messages * decline or withdraw to participate * participated in a previous iteration of this project (e.g., either the development or evaluation).

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Conditions

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postpartum depression Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Co-parenting practices Mental health Parenting self-efficacy Postpartum anxiety Postpartum depression (PPD) Postpartum stress

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IWK Health

    RECRUITING

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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