text4FATHER R21: Social Media - Efficacy Trial

Launched by JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Feb 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The text4FATHER R21 trial is a study looking at how effective text messaging can be in helping first-time fathers-to-be get involved during pregnancy and in the first two months after their baby is born. The goal is to support the well-being of the baby, mother, and father by using social media to reach out to these new dads across the United States.

To join the study, participants need to be at least 18 years old, live in the U.S., speak English, and be expecting their first child with a partner who is less than 25 weeks pregnant. They also need to be comfortable receiving text messages. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and those who join can expect to receive helpful information and support through texts as they navigate this exciting time in their lives. It's important to note that individuals with recent safety concerns related to their partner are not eligible for this study.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged ≥18 years
• • Live in the U.S.
• • Speak English
• • Mother gestational age at enrollment less than 25 weeks
• • First-time father-to-be
• • Willing/able to receive texts.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals who are minors
• • Do not speak English
• • Unable to provide informed consent
• • Not a first-time father
• • Not willing/unable to receive texts
• • In the past 12 months, any safety concern reported between father-to-be and the mother-to-be, including report of any physical, emotional, sexual harm, threatening behaviors, police involvement, restraining or protective order