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Official title Group Postpartum and Well-Child Care for Maternal and Infant Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07414901
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The proposed study will evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated group postpartum and well-child care model, compared to individual (usual) postnatal and well-child care, on maternal and child health outcomes. Results will provide clinical evidence for improved maternal and infant health care in the first year postpartum.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 1 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aims 1\&2:
- Women presenting for their 1-week postnatal care visit with their infant at a study site clinic.
- Over age 15.
- One infant is less than 4 weeks old.
- Able to speak and understand Chichewa.
You likely can't join if
- Aim 1\&2
- Under age 15.
- Serious physical or mental illness or marked cognitive impairment preventing informed consent.
- Inability to participate in full intervention
- Multiple infants (e.g. twins, triplets) Aim 3 -Serious physical or mental illness or marked cognitive impairment preventing informed consent.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aims 1\&2:
- Women presenting for their 1-week postnatal care visit with their infant at a study site clinic.
- Over age 15.
- One infant is less than 4 weeks old.
- Able to speak and understand Chichewa.
- Adolescents 15-17 must bring parent/guardian for consent/assent. Infants included as part of mother-infant dyad. Aim 3:
- Midwife or HSA serving as group care co-facilitator or key stakeholders in MoH/Zomba District/clinical administration
- Able to speak Chichewa and/or English.
- Aim 1\&2
- Under age 15.
- Serious physical or mental illness or marked cognitive impairment preventing informed consent.
- Inability to participate in full intervention
- Multiple infants (e.g. twins, triplets) Aim 3 -Serious physical or mental illness or marked cognitive impairment preventing informed consent.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Zomba, Malawi
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 1 week to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Zomba, Malawi. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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