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NCT06915259 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Doula Model of Care

A NA study of Mental Health and Morbidity, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
230
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06915259 is a NA study of Mental Health and Morbidity that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 230 participants, below the 10,180-participant average among 62 other Mental Health trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06915259, a NA study of Mental Health and Morbidity, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
230 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled intervention trial is to determine if an integrated partnership between a birth worker/community support organization and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), will improve both the experience and outcomes for Black birthing people. The main question it aims to answer is whether an integrated partnership between a birth worker/community support organization and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) will mitigate bias and mistrust thereby improving both the experience and outcomes for Black birthing people, assessed by the primary outcome of depression score. Participants will be randomized to Doula care (receive 2 prenatal visits, continuous intrapartum support, and 2 postpartum visits with a certified doula) or standard of care (receive prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care as they normally would if not in the study) and followed through 6 weeks postpartum.

Interventions

  • OTHER Doula Model of Care

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 230 participants
Start Date 2025-04-16
Est. Completion 2026-03
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

1,423 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06915259

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06915259 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 230 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 10,180-participant average among 62 other Mental Health trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Mental Health appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Doula Model of Care is the first listed.

NCT06915259 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06915259 about?

NCT06915259 is a clinical study titled "Doula Model of Care". The goal of this randomized controlled intervention trial is to determine if an integrated partnership between a birth worker/community support organization and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), will improve both the experience and outcomes for Black birthing people. The main qu...

What is the current status of trial NCT06915259?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 230 participants. The study started on 2025-04-16. Estimated completion is 2026-03.

What conditions does trial NCT06915259 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Mental Health, Morbidity, Perinatal.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06915259?

The interventions under investigation include: Doula Model of Care (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06915259?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06915259 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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