Home visitation program for pregnant and postpartum women
upREACH Perinatal Home Visitation Program Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if a home visitation program for pregnant and new moms can help them connect to community resources and feel less stressed compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 450 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Baylor College of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06133829 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the upREACH Home Visitation Program, which provides brief home visits by non-nurse visitors to pregnant and postpartum women. The program aims to enhance connections to community resources, boost health self-efficacy, and reduce maternal stress compared to standard care. Participants will complete questionnaires regarding their experiences and use of social services, while secondary data on infant outcomes and healthcare utilization will also be analyzed. The study will randomly assign half of the participants to receive the home visitation intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant or postpartum women within 3 weeks postpartum who are receiving care from Harris Health obstetric clinics and can communicate in English or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients who do not receive care from Harris Health obstetric clinics or cannot speak/read English or Spanish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve maternal health and well-being by providing essential support and resources during the perinatal period.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with home visitation programs in improving maternal and infant health outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or postpartum women within 3 weeks postpartum (at enrollment) * Receiving prenatal or postpartum care from Harris Health Clinic obstetric clinics * Speak and read English or Spanish language. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to speak or read English or Spanish language * Women that do not receive perinatal or postpartum care at Harris Health obstetric clinics * Women that are not pregnant or greater than 4 weeks postpartum (at enrollment)
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- Harris Health/Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cary M Cain, PhD — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Cary M Cain, PhD
- Email: Cary.Cain@bcm.edu
- Phone: 832-824-0252
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.