An interventional study of Mobile app with prenatal genetic testing information in Pregnant Women, Mobile Applications and Genetic Testing, sponsored by Texas A&M University. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-09-29.
Sponsored by Texas A&M University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
Determine the effect of a culturally sensitive prenatal genetic testing (PGT) education intervention delivered via a mobile application on pregnant women's perceptions, knowledge, and uptake of PGT. Our working hypothesis, based on prior studies, is that pregnant women who receive a culturally sensitive intervention to enhance their knowledge and understanding of PGT will feel more confident in their decision-making regarding PGT.
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Women who:
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Women who:
This arm will review a mobile app to learn information about prenatal genetic testing before their appointment with maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
Behavioral: Mobile app with prenatal genetic testing information
This arm will only receive usual care - visit maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
In the intervention group, participants will be asked to download, register, and review a mobile app on their own mobile phones before their appointment with maternal-fetal medicine specialists. This mobile app includes prenatal genetic testing information about amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, nuchal translucency screening, cell-free DNA, triple/quad/penta screening, anatomy ultrasound, and carrier screening.
Attitudes toward prenatal genetic testing
Measured by a 4-item scale that asks participants how they feel about prenatal genetic testing.
Time frame: From the time of enrollment to two weeks after the participants' appointment with maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
Knowledge about prenatal genetic testing
Measured by 27 knowledge questions about prenatal genetic testing options' timing, procedures, and purposes.
Time frame: From the time of enrollment to two weeks after the participants' appointment with maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
Decisional conflicts about prenatal genetic testing
Measured by the modified 5-item SURE Decisional Conflicts scale.
Time frame: From the time of enrollment to two weeks after the participants' appointment with maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
Uptake of prenatal genetic testing
Participants' decisions on prenatal genetic testing by reviewing participants' medical charts.
Time frame: Within one year after the intervention.
Psychological symptom [Anxiety]
Measured by the 6-item sub-scale of Brief Symptom Inventory-18 about anxiety.
Time frame: From the time of enrollment to two weeks after the participants' appointment with maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
Decision Self-Efficacy about prenatal genetic testing
Measured by the modified 11-item Decision Self-Efficacy scale.
Time frame: From the time of enrollment to two weeks after the participants' appointment with maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
Preparation for Decision Making about prenatal genetic testing
Measured by the modified 7-item Preparation for Decision Making scale.
Time frame: From the time of enrollment to two weeks after the participants' appointment with maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
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