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Phase III Digital Health Trial: SmartMom Text Messaging Program vs Control for Pregnancy Health Behaviours — What Clinicians Need to Know

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11 May 2026

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The SmartMom trial evaluates whether evidence-based text messaging can improve pregnancy health behaviours and outcomes in 3,078 Canadian participants. This large-scale RCT compares structured health promotion messages against neutral pregnancy information, with results expected in 2027.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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