A Mobile Application for Early Detection and Symptoms Trajectories of Postpartum Depression Using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)
Recruiting
Observational Study
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Other
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About This Trial
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Psychiatric diagnosis (e.g., schizophrenia, intellectual disability or mood disorders), …
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