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NCT03819933 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Optimizing Family Counseling for Anticipated Extremely Preterm Delivery
A NA study of Premature Birth and Preterm Pregnancy, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 460
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
NCT03819933: Recruiting NA study of Premature Birth and Preterm Pregnancy, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
NCT03819933 is a NA study of Premature Birth and Preterm Pregnancy that is actively recruiting participants, run by Boston Children's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 460 participants, above the 382-participant average among 38 other Premature Birth trials with a reported enrollment target (20% higher). The trial reports 3 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03819933, a NA study of Premature Birth and Preterm Pregnancy, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 460 participants
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
Study Summary
Antenatal family counseling for anticipated extremely preterm deliveries remains ethically and practically challenging for maternal-fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists alike. The overall goal of this project is to improve antenatal counseling and counseling outcomes for families facing anticipated extremely preterm delivery through innovative, interdisciplinary simulation-based education for maternal fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists, using language preferred by families, and focusing on eliciting values and building partnerships through advanced communication and relational skills.
Primary Outcome
The Parental Questionnaire includes questions asking about parental knowledge and understanding about extremely preterm deliveries and clinical outcomes post-counseling to assess parental knowledge and compare pre/post educational interventions. Question format includes Yes/No (which will be averaged and compared pre/post), 5-point Likert scales (ranging "Not at all" to "Extremely" for various topics) as well as free text boxes for qualitative analyses. Likert scale responses will be collapsed i
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Educational intervention
Study Locations (3)
Massachusetts
- Boston Children's Hosptial - Boston
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston
- South Shore Hospital - Weymouth
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 460 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-09-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-02-28 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT03819933 shows while recruiting
NCT03819933 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 460 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 382-participant average among 38 other Premature Birth trials with a reported enrollment target (20% higher).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Premature Birth appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Educational intervention is the first listed.
NCT03819933 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03819933 about?
NCT03819933 is a clinical study titled "Optimizing Family Counseling for Anticipated Extremely Preterm Delivery". Antenatal family counseling for anticipated extremely preterm deliveries remains ethically and practically challenging for maternal-fetal medicine specialists and neonatologists alike. The overall goal of this project is to improve antenatal counseling and counseling outcomes for families facing ant...
What is the current status of trial NCT03819933?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 460 participants. The study started on 2019-09-17. Estimated completion is 2027-02-28.
What conditions does trial NCT03819933 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Premature Birth, Preterm Pregnancy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03819933?
The interventions under investigation include: Educational intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03819933?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03819933 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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