Clinical Trial

Perinatal Mental Health Screening and Early Community Intervention Using Digital Clinical Pathways (MATTER Project)

Study acronym: MATTER
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Summary
The MATTER project is a digital, community-based perinatal mental health screening and early intervention program implemented in primary care and hospital settings in the Alentejo region, Portugal. The project integrates automated digital screening pathways within the national electronic health record system, allowing healthcare professionals to identify pregnant women and postpartum mothers at risk of depression and other mental health conditions using validated screening tools. Participants receive automated questionnaires via SMS, and results are stratified into risk levels that guide clinical decision-making and referral. The study evaluates feasibility, implementation outcomes, and the effectiveness of early screening and intervention pathways in improving perinatal mental health care delivery.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07659977
Lead Sponsor Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Collaborators: University of Évora, Comprehensive Health Research Center
Conditions Perinatal Depression
Enrollment 1,500 participants
Start Date 2023-09-11
Primary Completion 2025-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-22