Exploring a Holistic Care Program for Black Birthing People
Holistic Care Partners: A Black Woman-led Nurse Navigation Program to Improve Care, Reduce Harm, and Enhance Perinatal Wellbeing for Black Birthing People
This study is testing a new support program for Black birthing people to see if it helps improve their health and experiences during pregnancy and childbirth.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 55 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06520566 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the feasibility and acceptability of the Holistic Care Partner Program (HCP) designed for Black birthing individuals. The program, developed by Black women-led perinatal nurses at NYU Langone Health, aims to address the challenges posed by obstetric racism and improve maternal health outcomes. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study will gather data through surveys and qualitative interviews with participants to identify areas for improvement and gather insights on their experiences. Additionally, exploratory analyses will assess maternal and infant outcomes using a propensity score matching technique.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Black birthing individuals enrolled in the Holistic Care Partner Program at NYU Langone Health during pregnancy or within six weeks postpartum.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or are not enrolled in the HCP program may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance the maternal care experience and outcomes for Black birthing individuals by addressing systemic issues and providing tailored support.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies addressing maternal health disparities have shown promise, but this specific approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Identify as Black or within the Black/African Diaspora 2. Enrolled in the HCP program while pregnant or within 6 weeks postpartum 3. Enrolled in the Faculty Group Practice at NYU Langone Health (NYULH) for obstetric care 4. Plan to give birth at NYULH Tisch or gave birth at NYULH Tisch if postpartum at screening. 5. Comfortable reading and/or speaking English (approximately 95% of Black women speak English) 6. Are 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: 1. Does not identify as Black or within the Black/African Diaspora 2. Did not enroll in the HCP program while pregnant or within 6 weeks postpartum. 3. Not enrolled in the FGP NYULH for obstetric care 4. Does not plan to give birth at NYULH Tisch or did not give birth at NYULH Tisch if postpartum at time of screening. 5. Is not 18 years or older 6. Multiple gestation 7. Significant fetal anomaly requiring exceptional care
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- NYU Langone Health — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Audrey Lyndon, PhD, RNC, FAAN — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Audrey Lyndon, PhD, RNC, FAAN
- Email: al6148@nyu.edu
- Phone: 212-992-5940
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.