Support for expectant fathers in prenatal care
Preparing for Parenthood: A Father Inclusive Model of Prenatal Care
This study is testing a new program that helps expectant fathers get involved in prenatal care to support their parenting journey and strengthen their family relationships.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 17 Years to 29 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rush University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT05652387 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Father Inclusive Prenatal Care model aims to enhance prenatal services by actively involving expectant fathers in the parenting process. This intervention includes a Parent Prep-Check to assess the needs of both parents and provide tailored support, including parenting education, co-parenting programs, and employment assistance. The program is designed to strengthen the parent-child bond and improve family stability by equipping young fathers with essential relationship skills and resources. Recruitment involves engaging young pregnant women and their partners through primary care providers to ensure both parents participate in the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are expectant couples where the father is aged 18-29 and willing to participate in the parenting preparation process.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those who do not speak English or Spanish or have cognitive disabilities that hinder their understanding of the informed consent process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve parenting skills and family dynamics for young fathers and their partners.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of involving fathers in prenatal care is gaining attention, this specific model is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in previous studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women: pregnant woman * Men \& women have to be willing to participate at baseline interview together Exclusion Criteria: * Men \& Women: Language other than Spanish or English and cognitive disability interfering with ability to understand the informed consent process.
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wrenetha A Julion, PhD, MPH, RN — Rush University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wrenetha A Julion, PhD, MPH, RN
- Email: Wrenetha_A_Julion@rush.edu
- Phone: (312) 942-6272
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.