NCT07213284

Michigan Healthy Mom (MI-MOM) Pregnancy Improvement Web Application Trial

Site Randomized Trial to Evaluate Behavioral Intervention Via Web-Based Application (MI MOM- Michigan Healthy Moms Application) to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 500 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Michigan State University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to see if using the MI MOM App improves pregnancy and postpartum health. There are two study groups, where one group is "treatment as usual" and the other is the "MI MOM App" group. Both groups will be asked to answer questions about their pregnancy health. Researchers will also retrieve vital records and Medicaid claims information related to pregnancy for both groups. Those in the "MI MOM App" group will receive mobile web app content and text messages with informational links and links to videos and micro-interventions. They will also identify up to three close friends or family members who will be invited to receive text messages. Those in the "MI MOM App" will also have the option to contact a community health worker as needed.

Detailed description

The researchers aim to use a site-randomized design to determine whether the Michigan Healthy Mom (MI MOM) app will improve pregnancy health when used by pregnant women, their supporters (partners, mothers, friends, etc.), and healthcare providers, vs treatment as usual. Specifically, the researchers will test: 1. Whether use of the MI MOM app results in improvements to self-reported app targets (e.g., reducing provider bias, increasing treatment-seeking, service connection, early warning sign awareness, and improving mental health) 2. Whether use of the MI MOM app improved overall pregnancy and postpartum health 3. Whether the app reduced disparities in pregnancy/postpartum health, i.e. between Black and White, rural and urban participants

Conditions

• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy, Complications
• Pregnancy Outcomes

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	MI MOM App	Participants enrolled in the Michigan Healthy Moms (MI MOM) app will receive initial interactive app content followed by regular text messages with information related to pregnancy health, designed to increase patient awareness of warning signs, help them with self-advocacy, and otherwise improve health in pregnancy and postpartum. They will also have online live chat (text) access to a community healthcare worker who can assist them in enrolling in services to improve their health. They will also have the option of enrolling support persons (partners, family members, close friends, etc.) in the MI MOM app to receive similar information designed to help them support the pregnant participant. Providers at intervention sites will also receive information designed to improve their awareness of techniques for preventing maternal morbidity and mortality.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-01
• Primary completion: 2030-12-31
• Completion: 2031-12-31
• First posted: 2025-10-08
• Last updated: 2026-03-12