Using an app to support pregnant women during labor and postpartum
eDoula: The Feasibility and Acceptability of Mobile Application in Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth Support
This study is testing a new app that gives pregnant women helpful information and support during labor and after childbirth to see if it makes their experience better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Oregon Health and Science University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Portland, Oregon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06785467 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The eDoula project aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an app designed to provide educational materials and videos tailored to patients based on their due dates. Initially, the study will survey patients who do not have access to the app regarding their labor experiences and satisfaction. Following this, participants will be recruited to use the eDoula app and complete surveys during their postpartum period to evaluate its effectiveness. This approach seeks to enhance the support and information available to expectant mothers during a critical time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nulliparous women with singleton pregnancies who are English-speaking and have access to a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients planning a cesarean delivery or those with significant pregnancy complications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could improve labor experiences and postpartum satisfaction for pregnant women.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of mobile health applications in pregnancy support is emerging, this specific approach has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Nulliparous * Singleton pregnancy * English speaking * Own a smart phone or other device capable of downloading and running the eDoula app * Delivered at 36 weeks 0 days gestation or later * Able to labor Exclusion Criteria: * Planned cesarean delivery * Pregnancy complications including placenta accreta spectrum, vasa previa, intrauterine fetal demise, or known major fetal anomaly * Delivery planned at a location other than Oregon Health and Science University
Where this trial is running
Portland, Oregon
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, Oregon, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fei Cai, MD — Oregon Health and Science University
- Study coordinator: Women's Health Research Unit Department of Ob/Gyn
- Email: whru@ohsu.edu
- Phone: 503-494-3666
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.