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Rosie Chatbot Assistance for Pregnancy and Infant Care

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Recruiting
Led By Elizabeth M Aparicio, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C
Research Sponsored by University of Maryland, College Park
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 14 years and older.
Pregnant or has an infant < 6 months
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months post randomization
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Study Summary

This trial -run chatbot, "Rosie," helps moms get info on pregnancy, health, and infant milestones from verified sources--all free, confidential, and in English/Spanish.

Who is the study for?
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.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing 'Rosie the Chatbot,' a digital assistant that provides immediate health-related information about pregnancy and infant care from verified sources in both English and Spanish without requiring personal data.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since Rosie the Chatbot is a source of information rather than a medical treatment, there aren't traditional side effects. However, users should be aware of the potential for misinformation if not used correctly.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 14 years old or older.
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I am currently pregnant or have a baby under 6 months old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months post randomization
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months post randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Attendance of well-baby visits (preventive healthcare visits)
Maternal postpartum depression
Number of emergency room visits

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Rosie the Chatbot GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in the Rosie the Chatbot Group will be taking a pre-test health survey, mid-test health survey, and post-test health survey. In addition, they will be expected to actively use the chatbot app by asking questions related to maternal and infant health and selecting "thumbs up or thumbs down" to provide feedback for questions' response and using the features (video library, resources page, frequently asked questions (FAQ), and daily syllabus).
Group II: Book Club GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the Book Club Group will be taking a pre-test health survey, mid-test health survey, and post-test health survey. In addition, they will receive a monthly children's book, which they are expected to read with baby if parenting or individually if pregnant.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH
2,701 Previous Clinical Trials
7,506,450 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Postpartum Depression
278 Patients Enrolled for Postpartum Depression
University of Maryland, College ParkLead Sponsor
155 Previous Clinical Trials
45,265 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)NIH
383 Previous Clinical Trials
1,215,959 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Postpartum Depression
877 Patients Enrolled for Postpartum Depression

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the enrollment criteria for this trial inclusive of those aged 40 and above?

"As detailed by the criteria outlined for this medical trial, individuals aged between 14 and 99 are eligible to participate."

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Are there any opportunities for individuals to participate in this research endeavor currently?

"Affirmative. The clinical trial is still seeking participants, as evidenced by the records on clinicaltrials.gov which indicate that this research project was initially posted on October 9th 2023 and most recently modified on November 27th of the same year."

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What criteria must a participant fulfill to be eligible for this medical experiment?

"This research project is seeking 400 individuals with postpartum depression between the ages of 14 and 99. To be considered, applicants should meet these qualifications: being a racial/ethnic minority woman, expecting or having an infant under 6 months old, and possess either English or Spanish literacy."

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How many participants are engaging in this scientific experiment?

"Affirmative. The clinical trial which was initially uploaded to clinicaltrials.gov on October 9th 2023, is actively recruiting participants. It has been looking for 400 enrollees from a single location since its most recent update on November 27th 2023."

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~267 spots leftby Jan 2026