Educational program for postpartum patients with preeclampsia
Preeclampsia Educational Program Study
This study is testing whether a mobile app with illustrations can help new moms who had preeclampsia understand their condition better than just reading text instructions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | MemorialCare Health System Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Long Beach, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06373367 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to improve knowledge about preeclampsia among postpartum patients by comparing an illustration-based educational mobile app to standard text-only instructions. Preeclampsia affects about 8% of pregnancies and can lead to significant postpartum complications. The trial will assess the effectiveness of the illustration-based app in enhancing patient understanding of the disease, its risks, and warning signs. Participants will be postpartum patients who have experienced preeclampsia and will be monitored for knowledge improvement 24 hours after the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are postpartum patients who have experienced preeclampsia and can read and speak English.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those currently enrolled in another trial targeting postpartum preeclampsia parameters may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance patient education and awareness, leading to better management of preeclampsia and improved postpartum outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited literature on illustration-based educational tools for preeclampsia, similar educational interventions in other medical fields have shown promise in improving patient knowledge.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Preeclampsia with or without severe features * Able to read and speak English * Consistent access to mobile device with QR-reading capability and ability to access mobile-device application. * Pre-and postnatal care provided by OB Clinic (resident clinic) or Magella (maternal-fetal medicine) Exclusion Criteria: * Patient age \< 18 years old * Non-English speaking * Current enrollment in another trial targeting postpartum preeclampsia parameters * Arm width \>40cm (XL Cuff)
Where this trial is running
Long Beach, California
- MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center — Long Beach, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Megan Oakes, MD MSCI — Magella Medical Group, MemorialCare
- Study coordinator: Alice Sherman-Brown, MD
- Email: aliceb@hs.uci.edu
- Phone: 562-933-2000
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.