Moment for Parents App for Anxiety Disorders
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a mobile app designed to help pregnant and postpartum women monitor their mental health. The app, called Moment for Parents, provides educational content, mood check-ins, and a chatbot that offers friendly advice on stress and mental well-being. The study will determine if women using the app's chatbot complete mental health screenings more frequently than those who only receive educational articles. Women who are pregnant or have given birth within the last year, live in Michigan, and have a smartphone with internet access may be suitable for this trial. The goal is to identify mental health issues early, enhancing treatment effectiveness and making support more accessible. As an unphased trial, this study allows participants to contribute to innovative mental health solutions for new mothers.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on using an app for mental health screenings, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.
What prior data suggests that the Moment for Parents app is safe for mental health screening?
Research has shown that digital tools for mental health, such as the Moment for Parents app, are generally well-received. Other studies have found that these tools usually have few side effects. These apps often focus on teaching and self-reflection, which are typically safe activities.
The Moment for Parents app is designed to assist pregnant and new mothers with mental health check-ins. It offers features like guided reflections and a chatbot for support. Although specific safety data for this app is unavailable, it resembles other digital mental health tools that have been used safely.
By providing a supportive environment, these tools help women explore their feelings without pressure. This method is generally considered safe and effective for mental health support.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Moment for Parents app because it offers a novel approach to managing anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum. Unlike traditional therapies that often require in-person sessions, this app integrates an interactive chatbot for delivering lessons and mood check-ins, making mental health support more accessible and engaging. The app also incorporates daily push notifications and mindfulness activities, aiming to seamlessly integrate mental health screening into everyday life, which could lead to higher engagement and better outcomes than conventional care.
What evidence suggests that the Moment for Parents app is effective for increasing mental health screenings in pregnant and postpartum women?
Research has shown that digital tools like the Moment for Parents app can effectively support mental health. One study found that chatbots, such as the one in the intervention arm of this trial, make mental health support more engaging by creating friendly, relatable conversations. Another study found that app-based help works well for people with mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression. Participants in the intervention arm will use the full Moment for Parents app, which aims to improve mental health checks by combining these conversations with mood check-ins and lessons. This approach could help spot emotional struggles earlier, making it easier for pregnant or new mothers to get the support they need. Meanwhile, participants in the attention control arm will use a modified version of the app that provides educational articles without the interactive features.25678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Marianna Kerppola, MBA, MSc
Principal Investigator
Poisera, Inc.
Maria Muzik, MD, MSc
Principal Investigator
University of Michigan
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for pregnant or postpartum women within the first year after childbirth. Participants should be willing to use a mobile app for mental health screenings and support. Women with severe mental health conditions requiring immediate care may not be eligible.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants use the Moment for Parents app, with the intervention group using the full app including the interactive chatbot, and the control group using a simplified version without the chatbot.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for app engagement and mental health screening adherence.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Moment for Parents App
Trial Overview
The study tests if the Moment for Parents app, featuring chatbot-guided journaling and perinatal-focused meditations, increases adherence to weekly mental health screenings compared to a simplified version of the app without these interactive features.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Participants in the intervention arm will use the full Moment for Parents mobile application, which includes an interactive chatbot that delivers brief lessons, mood check-ins, guided reflections, and optional mindfulness activities. Lessons are grouped into topic-based "Journeys," each consisting of short modules designed to support emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum. The app sends daily push notifications prompting users to continue their Journey or engage with mood-related activities. Standard mental health screening instruments (PHQ-9 and GAD-7) are integrated into these check-ins, allowing screening to occur naturally within regular app use. The intervention is designed to increase user engagement and create more opportunities for mental health screening completion than traditional perinatal care.
Participants in the attention control arm will use a modified version of the Moment for Parents mobile application that does not include the interactive chatbot or guided "Journey" lessons. Instead, the app sends weekly push notifications prompting users to read brief educational articles on pregnancy and postpartum topics, including infant development and common maternal experiences. The app delivers the same mental health screeners (PHQ-9 and GAD-7) at comparable intervals as the intervention arm. However, the screeners are not embedded within conversational features. This version of the app provides exposure to perinatal health information without the personalized engagement strategies present in the intervention condition.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Poisera, Inc.
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Collaborator
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator
Citations
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