Reducing Preterm Births in Underserved Pregnant Women

November 19, 2014 updated by: James G. Christian, PHCC LP
Timely screening and management of modifiable conditions can reduce preterm births, yet providing effective prenatal risk management systems to meet the unique needs of medically underserved populations is complex. If the proposed system proves to be effective in reducing preterm births it can improve maternal and child quality of life as well as reduce the economic burden of preterm births in the U.S.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The primary aim of this proposal is to test the efficacy of a clinic-based, computer-assisted intervention system to significantly reduce preterm births in high-risk populations. This system will: (1) assess a pregnant woman's unique risks in six modifiable areas associated with increased risks of preterm birth including smoking cessation, poor nutrition, domestic violence, maternal depression and stress, urinary and reproductive tract infections and substance use; (2) provide her with tailored advice and action planning tools on reducing her risks; (3) provide her certified nurse midwife or physician with information related to her assessed risks and counseling suggestions tailored for her needs, and [(4) promote effective referrals to, and successful linkages with community-based support organizations.] Because preterm birth rates are much higher for underserved African American women, we are proposing to focus the intervention with this population.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

482

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Colorado
      • Pueblo, Colorado, United States, 81003
        • PHCC LP

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years to 48 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria: Study inclusion criteria include:

  1. age 16-48 years,
  2. 1st trimester of pregnancy,
  3. race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic Black, or English-speaking Hispanic Black), and 4) a self-reported completion of grade 6 or higher.

Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria include:

  1. a medical condition or risk to the pregnancy that the physician or nurse midwife determines serious and a reason for exclusion, and
  2. a literacy level of < grade 6. No prior experience using a computer is needed. -

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: usual clinical care
usual clinical care with no intervention
Experimental: lifestyle counseling
computer-based clinical support to patient
Behavioral: lifestyle support
computer-based lifestyle improvement support and clinician support

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Birthweight
Time Frame: 9 months
Birth weight < 2500 grams
9 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Gestational Weight
Time Frame: 9 months
9 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

PHCC LP

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 27, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 28, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

April 29, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 24, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 19, 2014

Last Verified

November 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2R44HD047031-02A2 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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