A Mobile Application for Early Detection and Symptoms Trajectories of Postpartum Depression Using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)

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Conditions studied: Postpartum Depression (PPD)

In brief

This pilot study will recruit 120 perinatal pregnant women and follow them up for 6 months. Both momentary and retrospective assessments of emotional well-being and psychosocial factors will be conducted on a mobile application. We aim to understand the symptom trajectories and provide evidence for effective individualized interventions.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07382336

Run by

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

People needed

120

Starts

2023-10-01

Expected to finish

2026-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pregnant women in their first and second trimesters.
• Aged 18 years and older.
• Able to read and understand Chinese
• Own a smartphone with iOS or Android system.

You may not qualify if…

• Psychiatric diagnosis (e.g., schizophrenia, intellectual disability or mood disorders), comorbid brain conditions (history of epilepsy, stroke, or brain tumors), or learning disabilities.

Where it is running

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (enrolling)

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