Clinical trial for Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Official title NICU Utilization of Remote Voice Technology to Improve mateRnal Experience (NURTURE)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07214597
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a voice app helps lower feelings of depression in new mothers. It also looks at how well the app works for families and staff.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a new mom with a baby in the NICU.
- What's involved
- You would use the VoiceLove app to send voice messages. You would also fill out short surveys about your feelings and the app.
- Time commitment
- You would take part for as long as your baby stays in the NICU.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- Not readmitted after discharge from the NICU
- Expected to survive at least 2 weeks
- Expected to be admitted to the NICU for at least 2 weeks
- Singleton gestation
You likely can't join if
- Infant a. Re-admission to NICU
- Mother
- No access to an Android or iOS smartphone
- Unwilling to download the VoiceLove NICU app to their personal smartphone and unwilling to accept the terms and conditions of the VoiceLove app
- No personal email address
- Incarcerated at time of delivery or postpartum
See the full eligibility criteria
- Admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- Not readmitted after discharge from the NICU
- Expected to survive at least 2 weeks
- Expected to be admitted to the NICU for at least 2 weeks
- Singleton gestation
- Age ≥ 18 years old
- English speaking
- Mother is the biological mother of the infant admitted to the NICU
- Postpartum day 4 or less
- Partner (NOTE: Partner enrollment is not required)
- Mother agrees to partner's participation
- Designated by mother as support person with infant access
- Infant a. Re-admission to NICU
- Mother
- No access to an Android or iOS smartphone
- Unwilling to download the VoiceLove NICU app to their personal smartphone and unwilling to accept the terms and conditions of the VoiceLove app
- No personal email address
- Incarcerated at time of delivery or postpartum
- Inability to obtain informed consent i. Patient's clinician refuses enrollment of the patient ii. Patient is either mentally (acute psychosis) or physically (intubated or critically ill in the ICU) unable to provide...
- Partner (NOTE: Partner enrollment is not required)
- Age \< 18 years old
- Not English speaking
- Inability to obtain informed consent
- No access to an Android or iOS smartphone that is different from the mother's smartphone
- No access to an email address that is different from the mother's email address
- Unwilling to download the VoiceLove NICU app to their personal smartphone and unwilling to accept the terms and conditions of the VoiceLove app
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
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 female, 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 Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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