Completed Digital Health Trial: AI Chatbot 'Rosie' Shows Promise for Reducing Maternal Health Disparities — Early Results Emerging
247 Health News Editorial
·12 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsA completed US trial of 'Rosie the Chatbot' shows promise for reducing maternal health disparities among racial minority women. The bilingual digital intervention targeted postpartum depression and healthcare utilisation, with results expected in 2026.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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