Innovative Multidisciplinary and Virtual Care for IBD in Pregnancy
Official title: Specific and Novel Approaches to Care of Inflammatory Bowel Disease During Pregnancy: the PREGO Study
Run by Austin Health · NCT07916727 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a dedicated IBD pregnancy care model, including a new virtual approach, to see if it improves access and quality of care for pregnant people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Austin Health Government |
| Locations | 7 sites (Hobart and 6 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07916727 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Biologically female adults (18+) with diagnosed IBD who are pregnant and currently receiving dedicated IBD pregnancy care at participating centers in Australia.
✕Probably not a fit
Pregnant patients with IBD who are managed outside participating centers or who do not opt into the virtual care component may not experience the proposed benefits.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial explores the value of multidisciplinary care for pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease and introduces a virtual-based delivery method to increase access. It aims to determine whether coordinated, specialized care can reduce variation in treatment and improve healthcare delivery during pregnancy. The study involves adult, biologically female participants with IBD who are pregnant and receiving dedicated IBD pregnancy care at participating centers. Interventions focus on a structured, pregnancy-specific IBD care pathway delivered across traditional and virtual platforms at multiple Australian sites. Outcomes will inform how best to organize care for IBD in pregnancy and whether virtual care adds meaningful benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience more consistent, accessible, and coordinated care during pregnancy, potentially improving maternal and fetal outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research suggests multidisciplinary care approaches can improve outcomes in complex IBD management, but the addition of virtual care in pregnancy remains an area of active evaluation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Biologically female adult patients (aged 18 years or older) with a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) receiving care for their IBD during pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * Non-pregnant inflammatory bowel disease patients * Non-consenting patients * Age \<18 * Pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease receiving dedicated IBD pregnancy care at an alternative tertiary institution
Where it's running
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Austin Health
Melbourne, Australia Recruiting -
Eastern Health
Melbourne, Australia Recruiting -
Mercy Health
Melbourne, Australia Recruiting -
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney, Australia Recruiting -
St Vincent's Hospital Darlinghurst
Sydney, Australia Recruiting -
Royal Hobart Hospital
Hobart, Australia Not yet recruiting
Show 1 more location
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Peninsula Health
Melbourne, Australia Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Simone Chin
- Email: simone.chin@austin.org.au
- Phone: +61406022754
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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.