Evaluation of a postpartum education and support program for rural women
Official title: Evaluation of a Health System Integrated Model for Postpartum Education and Support in Rural Populations - NEST-Rural
Run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NCT06682520 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new support program for new moms in rural North Carolina to see if it helps them stay healthier and reduces hospital visits compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 1300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Wake Forest University Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 4, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 2027 |
| Study ends | October 2029 |
| Registry record updated | September 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06682520 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are postpartum women aged 18 and older who deliver at the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and reside in the specified rural counties.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who deliver outside of the designated healthcare facility or reside outside the specified counties may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the Nurse Education and Support Team (NEST) Program aimed at improving postpartum care for women in five rural counties in North Carolina. It is a randomized control trial comparing the NEST-Rural care model with usual postpartum care. The program focuses on coordinated care addressing social, mental, and physical health needs, with features like remote blood pressure monitoring and multiple nurse encounters. The goal is to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits while improving adherence to preventive care guidelines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved health outcomes for postpartum women and their infants in rural areas.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with integrated postpartum care models, suggesting potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women that deliver an infant(s) at The Birth Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and currently reside in Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Wilkes or Yadkin County in North Carolina 2. Women that delivered an infant(s) at home, were transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and received postpartum care at The Birth Center and currently reside in Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Wilkes or Yadkin County in North Carolina 3. Ages 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: 1. Women that delivered an infant(s) and did not receive postpartum care at The Birth Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. 2. Women that currently reside outside of Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Wilkes or Yadkin County in North Carolina 3. Under 18 years of age
Where it's running
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elizabeth T. Jensen, MPH PhD — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Elizabeth T. Jensen, MPH PhD
- Email: elizabeth.jensen@wfusm.edu
- Phone: 336-713-3132
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.