Text4FATHER: a simple text program aims to boost new dad confidence
NCT ID NCT06289101
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 37 times
Summary
This study tests whether sending twice-weekly text messages to first-time fathers can help them feel more confident and engaged during pregnancy and the first two months after birth. The texts include links to videos and tips. Researchers will recruit 180 dads across the U.S. via social media and measure changes in parenting confidence and involvement.
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
text messages with resource links and instructions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to support new fathers and improve family health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (180 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. Results may not apply to all fathers, and the effect on long-term outcomes is unknown.
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