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
- This study is testing whether receiving daily text messages helps new parents feel more confident and less anxious or depressed. It also looks at how the messages affect parents’ teamwork in caring for the baby.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a new parent in Nova Scotia who has just had your first baby.
- What's involved
- You will get a text message each day for six weeks with tips about baby care and ways to feel better. You will also fill out short online surveys at the start, after six weeks, and after six months to share how you feel.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts six months. You will receive texts for six weeks and complete surveys at three time points.
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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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 is enrolling
- 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?
This study is enrolling now at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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