Mobile Centering Pregnancy program for Marshallese mothers in Arkansas
Determine the Clinical Effectiveness of MobileCentering Pregnancy to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes of Marshallese in Arkansas
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RES INST · NIH-11193925
Offers mobile group prenatal care to pregnant Marshallese women in Arkansas to improve mothers' and babies' health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RES INST (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LITTLE ROCK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11193925 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you're a pregnant Marshallese woman in Arkansas, this program uses a mobile version of Centering Pregnancy—group prenatal visits delivered by phone or online—to give regular support, education, and monitoring during pregnancy. The team tracks outcomes like preterm birth, low birthweight, gestational diabetes, cesarean delivery, and breastfeeding using clinic information and birth records. The program aims to increase prenatal visit attendance and provide culturally tailored counseling to address barriers to care. Participation typically means joining scheduled group sessions, sharing health information with the study team, and allowing access to your pregnancy and birth records.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Pregnant Marshallese women living in Arkansas, especially those early in pregnancy or with limited access to regular prenatal care, are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People who are not Marshallese, not pregnant, or already receiving comprehensive in-person prenatal care elsewhere are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could increase prenatal care attendance and reduce preterm birth, low birthweight, and pregnancy complications for Marshallese mothers and their infants.
How similar studies have performed: Group prenatal care (Centering Pregnancy) has improved some birth outcomes in other groups, but mobile, culturally tailored delivery for Marshallese communities is newer and less tested.
Where this research is happening
LITTLE ROCK, UNITED STATES
- ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RES INST — LITTLE ROCK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: AYERS, BRITNI LEE — ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RES INST
- Study coordinator: AYERS, BRITNI LEE
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.
Conditions: Gestational Diabetes