RecruitingNCT06578845

HappyMums Mobile Application Study

HappyMums - Can Data Collected by a Mobile App be Used to Help Learn More About Mental Health Symptoms in Pregnant Women and Birthing People at Risk of Depression in Pregnancy?

Sponsor

King's College London

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Feb 18, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pregnancy Antenatal Depression

Summary

The goal of this study is to investigate whether pregnant people at risk of, or currently suffering from antenatal depression, find it acceptable to use the 'HappyMums' mobile application during their pregnancy. This app will collect data relevant to their mental health passively and through active engagement from the user. After the study is complete, these data will be put together to determine if such data types could be used in future to help predict and identify antenatal depression, and aid better treatment decisions.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a smartphone app called HappyMums that provides mental health support for pregnant people experiencing depression or at risk of developing it during pregnancy. **You may be eligible if...** - You are pregnant and up to 28 weeks along - You are 18 years or older - You currently have symptoms of depression, OR you have at least one known risk factor for depression during pregnancy - You own a smartphone that can run the HappyMums app - You have a sufficient understanding of English (or the study's local language) to give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to provide informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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