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Better Birth Outcomes Through Technology, Education, and Reporting
NCT06261398 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This is a pragmatic randomized control trial to evaluate the BETTER intervention compared to standard obstetrical care (control) to determine whether it helps to reduce maternal anemia and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. The BETTER intervention includes one motivational interviewing session and bi-weekly text messages to encourage patients to connect with resources that address their social needs, including housing, food, and transportation. Quantitative data will be used to study participant outcomes, including surveys, and electronic health record data.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Standard of care
- BEHAVIORAL BETTER: motivational interviewing and text messaging
Study Locations (3)
Ohio
- The Ohio State University Outpatient Care East — Columbus
- McCampbell Hall — Columbus
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center OB/GYN Maternal and Fetal Medicine — Columbus
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 550 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-02-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06261398
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06261398 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 550 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Ohio State University, which has 640 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Pregnancy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Standard of care is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06261398 reports 3 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Ohio. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06261398 about?
NCT06261398 is a clinical study titled "Better Birth Outcomes Through Technology, Education, and Reporting". This is a pragmatic randomized control trial to evaluate the BETTER intervention compared to standard obstetrical care (control) to determine whether it helps to reduce maternal anemia and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. The BETTER intervention includes one motivational interviewing session and bi...
What is the current status of trial NCT06261398?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 550 participants. The study started on 2024-02-26. Estimated completion is 2028-03.
What conditions does trial NCT06261398 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pregnancy, Maternal Anemia, Pre-Term Birth, Hypertensive Disorders. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06261398?
The interventions under investigation include: Standard of care (BEHAVIORAL), BETTER: motivational interviewing and text messaging (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06261398?
This trial is sponsored by Ohio State University, which has 640 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06261398 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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