Couples support program for pregnancy via WhatsApp or WeChat
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a program for couples during pregnancy, delivered through WhatsApp or WeChat. It aims to help both partners feel better emotionally and sleep better.
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Who can take part
- You are a pregnant woman, age 18 or older.
- Your partner is also age 18 or older.
- You are between 12 and 28 weeks pregnant.
- Both you and your partner can read and understand Chinese.
- Both of you have a smartphone or device that can run WhatsApp or WeChat.
- Neither of you currently has a serious medical illness, a mental health problem, or a sleep disorder.
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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