An app to help mothers understand premature infant resuscitation
Impact of an Interactive Maternal Resuscitation Navigation Application (MARINA) on Mothers' Experience During and After Premature Infant Resuscitation in the Delivery Room
This study is testing a new app that helps mothers understand what happens during resuscitation for premature infants before delivery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Iowa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Iowa City, Iowa) |
| Trial ID | NCT05243043 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to design and pilot test an interactive application called MARINA, which provides mothers with information and guidance about premature infant resuscitation before delivery. The app will feature high-fidelity simulation videos that depict the delivery environment and explain the roles of medical team members during resuscitation. Input from mothers who have experienced premature infant resuscitation will be used to ensure the app addresses their key concerns. The pilot testing will evaluate the app's functionality, usability, and feasibility for future clinical use.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are English-speaking mothers aged 18 or older who have delivered a premature infant at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics between 24 and 32 weeks of gestation.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those whose infants did not survive, mothers who required general anesthesia during delivery, and those involved in active investigations by the Department of Human Services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could significantly reduce maternal anxiety and improve the overall experience for mothers during the stressful time of premature infant resuscitation.
How similar studies have performed: While similar applications have been developed for patient education, this specific approach focusing on premature infant resuscitation is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Control group: English-speaking mothers, age 18 or older, delivered a premature infant at UIHC between 24- and 32-weeks and their infant born during this most recent gestation. Exclusion Criteria: * control group: Infant death, mothers who required general anesthesia at the time of delivery, active investigation by Department of Human Services, prisoners, twin gestation
Where this trial is running
Iowa City, Iowa
- University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital — Iowa City, Iowa, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Stephanie Stewart, PhD — University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Stephanie Stewart, PhD
- Email: stephanie-stewart@uiowa.edu
- Phone: 3193537999
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.