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Healing at Home 2.0 Text Message Support to Reduce Postpartum Depression in Patients of Color
Led by University of Pennsylvania · Updated on 2026-07-30
156
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a technology-based support program called Healing at Home 2.0 to help reduce postpartum depression symptoms in patients of color. This randomized controlled trial compares usual postpartum care to the addition of a text message chatbot program designed to provide comprehensive support after childbirth. The study involves two groups one receiving routine postpartum care and the other receiving routine care plus access to the Healing at Home 2.0 SMS chatbot for six weeks after delivery. The chatbot offers 247 support with guidance on physical recovery, infant care, feeding, and urgent needs through clinical algorithms. Participants will be involved for at least six weeks postpartum, during which researchers will measure depression symptoms using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and assess other outcomes like postpartum visit attendance, emergency visits, infant care self-efficacy, sleep quality, and social support. Data will be collected at baseline, during hospital stay, and up to three months after delivery.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Healing at Home 2.0 - Enhanced Chat Tool for Lowering Postpartum Depression
Research Team
M
Meaghan G McCabe, MPH
A
Angelina Malenda
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