Improving family counseling for extremely preterm deliveries

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to enhance antenatal counseling for families facing extremely preterm deliveries through innovative, interdisciplinary simulation-based education for maternal-fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists. The focus is on using language preferred by families and developing advanced communication skills to build trust and elicit family values. By addressing the challenges in prenatal counseling, the study seeks to improve understanding, shared decision-making, and overall satisfaction for families during this critical time.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

1. Pregnant women and their partners

   Inclusion Criteria:
   * English-proficient adult pregnant woman admitted between 22 0/7-25 6/7 weeks' estimated gestation for anticipated extremely preterm delivery and her adult partner (if available) for whom an antenatal neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) consultation was requested and performed

   Exclusion Criteria:
   * Non-English proficient
   * Fetal congenital malformation(s)
   * \<18y old
   * \<22 0/7 or \> 25 6/7 weeks' estimated gestation
   * Repeat consultation
2. Counseling MFM and Neonatology providers

Inclusion Criteria:

* Practicing MFM or Neonatology provider (attending, fellow, resident, practitioner or RN) from the 3 participating sites: Brigham \& Women's Hospital (BWH), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), South Shore Hospital (SSH)

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

• Boston Children's Hosptial
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
• South Shore Hospital
  Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Christy Cummings — Boston Children's Hospital
• Study coordinator: Christy L Cummings, MD
• Email: christy.cummings@childrens.harvard.edu
• Phone: 617-355-2539

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.