Clinical trial for Parenting Self-efficacy
Official title Essential Coaching Postpartum: Evaluating a Parent-focused Postpartum Text Message Program in Nova Scotia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06996067
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if daily text messages improve new parents' confidence and co‑parenting, and lower anxiety and depression, compared with no messages.
- Who it's for
- First‑time parents (both the birthing parent and the partner) of a newborn baby.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive tailored text messages about newborn care for six weeks and complete surveys on confidence, mood and co‑parenting at six weeks and six months; a control group receives no messages.
- Time commitment
- The program lasts six weeks of texts, with follow‑up surveys at six weeks and six months after birth.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 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
You likely can't join if
- 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).
See the full eligibility 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.
- 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).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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