Improving maternal health equity practices in Michigan
Official title: Scale-up Implementation Approaches to Ending Pregnancy-related and -Associated Morbidity and Mortality (MIRACLE Center Project 3)
Run by Michigan State University · NCT06541951 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to improve the care for pregnant and new moms in Michigan, especially those on Medicaid, by using better practices to reduce health risks and ensure they get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Michigan State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Flint, Michigan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | April 2030 |
| Study ends | November 2030 |
| Registry record updated | October 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06541951 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant or postpartum individuals receiving Medicaid in Michigan.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not receiving Medicaid or are outside the postpartum period 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 project collaborates with prenatal and postnatal care providers across 12 counties in Michigan to implement best practices aimed at reducing maternal mortality and morbidity disparities. It focuses on developing a scale-up implementation approach that emphasizes community care and coordination among various care settings. The initiative utilizes evidence-based practices known as quality improvement bundles, which address critical issues such as postpartum safety, maternal mental health, chronic conditions, and intimate partner violence. By analyzing implementation experiences in select counties, the project aims to enhance the quality of care for pregnant and postpartum individuals, particularly those on Medicaid.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly reduce maternal mortality and morbidity disparities among pregnant and postpartum individuals in Michigan.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that implementing hospital-focused maternal safety bundles can improve overall obstetric care, but this approach is novel in its focus on community care and addressing disparities directly.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Provider Inclusion Criteria: -Be a provider or staff person at agencies offering prenatal and/or postnatal services in Wayne, Oakland, Ingham, Isabella, Macomb, Muskegon, Calhoun, Jackson, Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Barrien, or Washtenaw counties in Michigan. Provider Exclusion Criteria: * None Patient outcomes are assessed through population-level Medicaid data, without direct recruitment. Patient Inclusion criteria: -All pregnant or postpartum (up to 12 months) people receiving Medicaid in Michigan Patient Exclusion criteria: -None
Where it's running
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Michigan State University on behalf on 12 Michigan counties
Flint, Michigan, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer E. Johnson, Ph.D. — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Simran Dhaliwal Project Coordinator
- Email: MHMiracle@Msu.edu
- Phone: 810-600-5630
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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.