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A Mobile Application for Early Detection and Symptoms Trajectories of Postpartum Depression Using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)

A Mobile Application for Early Detection and Symptoms Trajectories of Postpartum Depression Using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA): A Prospective Cohort Validation Study


Sponsor

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This pilot study will recruit 120 perinatal pregnant women and follow them up for 6 months. Both momentary and retrospective assessments of emotional well-being and psychosocial factors will be conducted on a mobile application. We aim to understand the symptom trajectories and provide evidence for effective individualized interventions.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study is developing and testing a smartphone app to detect postpartum depression (PPD) early by collecting brief mood and wellbeing check-ins from pregnant women throughout the day. The goal is to catch warning signs before or shortly after childbirth so women can get help sooner. **You may be eligible if...** - You are pregnant and in your first or second trimester - You are 18 years old or older - You can read and understand Chinese - You own a smartphone with iOS or Android **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with a psychiatric condition such as schizophrenia, intellectual disability, or a mood disorder - You have a brain-related health condition such as epilepsy, prior stroke, or a brain tumor - You have a learning disability Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTEcological momentary assessment and retrospective assessment

The intervention includes daily EMA components, and monthly retrospective assessments.


Locations(1)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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