Interprofessional Training to Improve Care for Peri-Delivery Patients with Substance Use Disorder
Official title: Interprofessional Simulation Program for Clinical Resilience and Empathy (INSPIRE) for Healthcare Teams Caring for Birthing Individuals With Substance Use Disorder in Utah
Run by University of Utah · NCT07707115 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program tests INSPIRE, a set of online and in-person trainings for healthcare teams to reduce stigma and improve care for people with substance use disorder around labor, delivery, and postpartum at the University of Utah.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Utah Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07707115 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are University of Utah Hospital staff who directly interface with birthing individuals and can communicate in English.
✕Probably not a fit
Some providers may see minimal change in stigma or practice patterns despite training.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
INSPIRE delivers three modules including online SUD in birth training, an in-person simulation, and an empathy-building online module. The study uses a quasi-experimental design to measure changes in provider stigma over 6 months among up to 300 University of Utah healthcare team members who directly interact with birthing individuals. Assessments are taken at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. All participants receive the training, and outcomes focus on stigma scores analyzed with paired comparisons and mixed-effects models.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, INSPIRE could reduce provider stigma and improve person-centered care for birthing people with SUD.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies suggest that targeted interprofessional training and simulations can reduce stigmatizing attitudes in clinical settings, supporting potential benefit here.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Employed at the University of Utah Hospital * Directly interfaces with birthing individuals (as clinical or non-clinical team member, e.g., physician, nurse, emergency medical technician, social worker) * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent
Where it's running
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University of Utah Health
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Susanna Cohen, DNP, CNM, CHSE, FAAN — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Assumpta Nantume
- Email: assumpta.nantume@hsc.utah.edu
- Phone: 801-585-6011
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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.