Status:
COMPLETED
Text4Father Pilot Feasibility, Acceptability Study
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Conditions:
Fathers
Mhealth
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of Text4Father among first-time lower income fathers. Half of the participants will receive Text4Father - a text messaging...
Detailed Description
Text4Father, a multi-modal text messaging program, is designed to increase first-time lower income fathers' knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavioral engagement on infant care and parenting. Text4Fathe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Self-reported expectant father and pregnant partner (expectant mother)
- Aged ≥18 years
- In a romantic relationship and expect to continue to be in this relationship during the study period
- Able to speak English
- Lower socioeconomic status (SES) (e.g., high school/general education or vocational/trade school or less; or qualify for Medicaid/public insurance, WIC, SNAP, food stamps)
- Access to necessary resources for participating in a technology-based intervention (i.e., cell phone) and willing/able to receive/send texts
Exclusion
- Individuals who are not able to provide informed consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 26 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04101565
Start Date
December 26 2019
End Date
May 31 2024
Last Update
May 4 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287