Evaluating mobile apps for monitoring pregnancy outcomes
Evaluation of Electronic Pregnancy Registers and Mobile Applications as a Potential Tool for Promoting Antenatal Care and Monitoring Pregnancy Outcomes
This study is trying out mobile apps to see if they can help pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa track their pregnancy outcomes and improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 49 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | European Vaccine Initiative Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Cotonou and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06225739 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using electronic pregnancy registers and mobile applications to monitor pregnancy outcomes among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on improving the quality of care for pregnant women and accurately collecting data on pregnancy outcomes, particularly in the context of future placental malaria vaccine trials. The study will be conducted in two phases, starting with mapping health application tools and selecting the most suitable one for tracking outcomes. The research involves in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with pregnant women and health workers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) facilities in the specified study areas.
Not a fit: Patients who are attending ANC outside the study area or those unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the monitoring of pregnancy outcomes, leading to improved healthcare interventions for pregnant women.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of mobile applications in healthcare is growing, this specific approach to monitoring pregnancy outcomes in the context of placental malaria vaccine trials is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women attending ANC facility in the study area * Pregnant women whose ANC information can be accessed at the ANC facility * Health workers providing care to pregnant women at ANC or Maternity facilities Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women attending ANC outside the study area * Pregnant women whose ANC information cannot be accessed at the ANC facility * Pregnant women unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Cotonou and 3 other locations
- Fondation pour la Recherche Scientifique (FORS) — Cotonou, Benin (Recruiting)
- Groupe de Recherche Action en Santé (GRAS) — Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (Recruiting)
- Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) — Kintampo, Ghana (Recruiting)
- Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) — Mikolongwe, Malawi (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kwaku Poku Asante, MD, PhD — Kintampo Health Research Centre, Ghana
- Study coordinator: David Dosoo, PhD
- Email: david.dosoo@kintampo-hrc.org
- Phone: +233 244644085
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.