RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07458698

Reaching Calm: A Digital Intervention to Prevent Perinatal Anxiety Disorders

Reaching Calm Pilot (K23)


Sponsor

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Aug 15, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if a digital program called Reaching Calm can help prevent anxiety in women who are pregnant. The study will offer Reaching Calm at obstetric practices where participants receive prenatal care. The study focuses on people who may be at greater risk for experiencing anxiety during or after pregnancy. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Is Reaching Calm easy to use and acceptable to both participants and healthcare professionals? * Does Reaching Calm help reduce risk for anxiety among participants? * Does personalizing the digital program help participants stay involved? Researchers will compare obstetric practices that offer Reaching Calm to those providing usual care. Participants will: * Receive text messages and use a web-based platform for learning about anxiety and coping strategies * Respond to surveys about their experiences and symptoms * Some will take part in interviews and focus groups to share their views * Healthcare professionals will receive training on how to support the program The study will monitor how many people join, stay involved, and how the program affects their well-being. The results will help prepare for a larger study that could lead to wider use of Reaching Calm across the country.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Digital mental health intervention for people with anxiety sensitivity, perinatal anxiety, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALDigital mental health intervention

Reaching Calm is a digital intervention designed to prevent anxiety in pregnant patients. It includes: (1) a digital Anxiety Sensitivity Intervention delivered via text messages and web-based psychoeducation and exposure exercises; (2) training for obstetric (OB) professionals to support anxiety prevention and program integration; and (3) an implementation protocol that adapts workflows to make Reaching Calm accessible during routine OB care. The intervention uses personalized content and resources based on participant feedback.


Locations(1)

UMass Memorial Medical Group - Montachusett Women's Health

Leominster, Massachusetts, United States

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