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Can smartphone sensing boost depression care for new mothers in nepal?

NCT ID NCT06253676

Symptom relief Sponsor: George Washington University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding passive sensing technology (like smartphone data) to a standard counseling program helps community health workers better treat postpartum depression in low-resource settings. The trial compares the digital-enhanced approach to standard counseling alone among mothers in Nepal. Researchers will measure changes in depression and anxiety symptoms over time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Problem Management Plus (PM+) with passive sensing technology
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make mental health support for new mothers more effective in areas with few specialists.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small study in one country, and the digital tools may not work as well in other settings or for all mothers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

121 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mother Age: 15-39 years * Infant Age: Within 1st 1000 days of life * Mother PHQ-9 Score: 8+ * Access to a technology charging modality within home * Will remain in the study area for a minimum of 6 months after enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * Mother PHQ-9 Score: Less Than 8 * Different permanent residences of mother and infant at time of recruitment * Acute medical need or hospitalization of mother or infant at time of recruitment * Presentation of psychotic symptoms (as indicated by the psychosis module of the locally validated Community Informant Detection Tool) at time of recruitment

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Conditions

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postpartum depression Psychological Well-Being

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Post partum depression

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal

    Kathmandu, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal

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