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Assessing the efficacy of mobile application for early screening and intervention of post partum depression: A prospective intervention study

Assessing the efficacy of mobile application for early screening and intervention of post partum depression : A randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/01/079168
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-01-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O269- Pregnancy related conditions, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Mobile application: Mobile application serves as primary intervention tool. App features screening questionnaires taken up by patients every week ,educational materials, mood tracking d

Sponsors

Saveetha medical college and hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women who recently given birth (within last 6 months) Age range (18-45years) Ownership of a smartphone with Internet access Ability to understand and communicate in the language used in the study material (eg English)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Women with a history of severe mental illness (e.g., psychosis). Women with substance abuse disorders. Women with cognitive impairments that would hinder their ability to participate in the study. Women who are currently receiving treatment for postpartum depression or any other mental health condition. Women with high-risk pregnancies or medical complications requiring intensive medical care.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To determine whether the use of the mobile application reduces the severity of postpartum depression symptoms compared to standard care or a control groupTimepoint: 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the feasibility and acceptability of the mobile application among postnatal mothers, healthcare providers, and guardians. To determine the impact of the mobile application on the early detection of postpartum depressive symptoms by comparing the rates of timely identification of symptoms between intervention and control groupsTimepoint: Baseline [1-2wks] immediate postpartum screening enrollment app on boarding early intervention [tracking ) moods and symptoms trackers , thereafter every 2wks- questionnaire scores ,outcomes reassesed,intervention tracked. At 8wks,12wks postpartum intervention efficacy,app engagement,psychological well being and outcomes assessment

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR RAMYA B

Saveetha medical college and hospital

nidhisharma.smc@saveetha.com9445560392

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026