Improving maternal mental health through a culturally-sensitive telehealth platform
Efficacy of a culturally-sensitive telehealth platform in fostering community-based care coordination for respectful maternal mental health
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · INOVCARES CONNECTED COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · NIH-10821967
This study is looking at how well InovCares, a telehealth service, helps improve mental health care for non-Hispanic Black women during pregnancy by offering personalized support and easy access to care through video calls and messaging.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | INOVCARES CONNECTED COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SILVER SPRING, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10821967 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of InovCares, a telehealth platform designed to enhance maternal mental health care for non-Hispanic Black women. It utilizes culturally sensitive approaches and advanced technology to connect patients with integrated care teams, offering services such as video consultations, text messaging, and prescription delivery. The platform aims to address the rising maternal and fetal mortality rates by providing personalized care and support, including cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic interventions. By fostering community-based care coordination, the project seeks to reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women, especially non-Hispanic Black women, who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not identify as part of the targeted demographic may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to mental health care for pregnant women, particularly those from marginalized communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using telehealth platforms for improving mental health outcomes, particularly in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
SILVER SPRING, UNITED STATES
- INOVCARES CONNECTED COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION — SILVER SPRING, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KAMARA, MOHAMED — INOVCARES CONNECTED COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
- Study coordinator: KAMARA, MOHAMED
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.