Digital tracking to help treat pregnancy and postpartum depression
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether wearing an Apple Watch and using a smartphone app can help doctors better understand and treat depression during pregnancy and after birth. You'll receive depression treatment through the study while the app and watch track your daily patterns.
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Who can take part
- You are between 28 weeks pregnant and 12 weeks after giving birth
- You have moderate-to-severe depression (confirmed by a screening test)
- You are not currently seeing a therapist or psychiatrist for mental health
- You own an iPhone 11 or newer with reliable internet access
- You can commit to wearing an Apple Watch at least 20 hours daily for the first 4 weeks, including while sleeping
- You are at least 18 years old and can read and communicate in English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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