Improving postpartum care access through telemedicine

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 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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Grady Memorial Hospital
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
• Parkland Hospital
  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

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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.