Improving postpartum care access through telemedicine
IMPACT: Improving Maternal Postpartum Access to Care Through Telemedicine
NA · University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · NCT06218355
This study is testing two different ways to provide postpartum care—one with in-person education and virtual support, and the other through telehealth—to see which helps new mothers from underserved communities stay healthier after childbirth.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Atlanta, Georgia and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06218355 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare two evidence-based postpartum care models to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality among underserved populations. It will involve a large, multi-center randomized controlled trial with two phases: the first phase will gather baseline data and patient input, while the second phase will randomize participants to either an intensive in-person education model with virtual support or a telehealth model with serial encounters. Both models will include home visit programs and will focus on addressing postpartum complications such as hypertension and wound infections. The study will follow women for one year postpartum to assess various health outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are postpartum women aged 18 and older who deliver liveborn infants at Parkland Hospital or Grady Health and receive care at designated community clinics.
Not a fit: Patients who deliver outside of the specified hospitals or who primarily speak a language other than English or Spanish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve access to postpartum care and reduce complications for mothers in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar telemedicine approaches in improving maternal health outcomes, suggesting a promising avenue for this intervention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Postpartum women who deliver a live born infant at Parkland Hospital or Grady Health and receive postpartum care at dedicated community clinics. * Due to the nature of the study, all will be women, and all will be postpartum, thus of reproductive age. Postpartum women 18 years of age and older will be considered for inclusion if informed consent can be obtained. Exclusion Criteria: * Postpartum women who do not deliver at Parkland Hospital or Grady Health will not receive postpartum care in the pre-specified community clinics for Parkland health systems. * Patients with a primary language other than English or Spanish.
Where this trial is running
Atlanta, Georgia and 1 other locations
- Emory University School of Medicine — Atlanta, Georgia, United States (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elaine Duryea, MD — University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Jacqueline Catchings, PhD
- Email: jacqueline.catchings@utsouthwestern.edu
- Phone: 214-648-7413
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.
Conditions: Postpartum Complication, telemedicine, hypertension, wound infection, readmission, metritis, mastitis, maternal mortality