Improving intrapartum care in Ethiopia to reduce stillbirths and maternal deaths
Introducing PartoMa Approach to Ethiopia for Improving Intrapartum Care and Maternal Survival: The Case of the Ethiopian Obstetric Surveillance System (PartoMa-Ethiopia)
This study is testing a new approach to improve care during childbirth in Ethiopia to see if it can help reduce stillbirths and keep mothers safer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Haramaya Unversity Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Harar, Oromiya and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06273007 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to implement the PartoMa approach in Ethiopia, which includes locally agreed intrapartum care guidelines and continuous training for healthcare providers. The intervention involves monitoring fetal heart rates using the MOYO device and co-creating context-specific guidelines to enhance decision-making during labor. The study will assess the impact of these interventions on perinatal mortality and overall quality of care in two hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia. It will follow laboring women and their offspring from the onset of labor until discharge, evaluating the effectiveness of the new guidelines and training programs.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are laboring women delivering at the participating hospitals during the study period.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in labor or delivering outside the study sites will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce stillbirths and maternal deaths in the region.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar approaches in improving maternal and perinatal outcomes, indicating potential for positive impact in this context.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * All women in labour delivering at the study site and their outcome, July - September 2023 and July -September 2025 * All birth attendant at the study site in obstetrics and gynecology departments during the baseline and intervention period, July - September 2023 and July -September 2025 Exclusion Criteria: * NA
Where this trial is running
Harar, Oromiya and 1 other locations
- Haramaya Hospital — Harar, Oromiya, Ethiopia (Recruiting)
- Hiwot Fana University Hospital — Harar, Ethiopia (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abera Tura, PhD
- Email: daberaf@gmail.com
- Phone: +251912048026
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.