Rosie Chatbot Assistance for Pregnancy and Infant Care
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Rosie the Chatbot is an educational chatbot that moms can have on their computers or cellphones and will work by moms typing in their questions about pregnancy, health, infant milestones, and other variety of health related topics and receiving back a response immediately. Rosie only provides information from verified sources such as children's hospitals, health organizations and government agencies. Rosie does not ask moms to provide any personal information on her or her child, her chat is completely confidential, it works in English and Spanish and will be free.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on using a chatbot for educational purposes, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.
Is Rosie the Chatbot safe for use in pregnancy and infant care?
How is the Rosie Chatbot Assistance for Pregnancy and Infant Care treatment different from other treatments?
The Rosie Chatbot is unique because it provides personalized, easy-to-access health information specifically designed to address maternal and infant health disparities, particularly in communities of color. Unlike traditional treatments, it uses conversational technology to offer real-time support and education, helping to close the racial gap in health outcomes.13567
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Rosie the Chatbot for pregnancy and infant care?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Quynh C Nguyen, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Maryland
Elizabeth M Aparicio, PhD, LCSW-C
Principal Investigator
University of Maryland
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for moms or pregnant women who are at least 14 years old, belong to racial/ethnic minority groups, and can read English or Spanish. It's designed for those with an infant under 6 months old or who are currently expecting.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomly assigned to either the Rosie the Chatbot group or the Book Club group. The Rosie group uses the chatbot app, while the Book Club group receives monthly children's books.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for maternal and infant health outcomes, including well-baby visits, maternal postpartum depression, and emergency room visits.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Rosie the Chatbot
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Maryland, College Park
Lead Sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborator