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Doula Environmental Education for Health Literacy (DEEP Trial)
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Research Sponsored by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 4 weeks
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DEEP Trial Summary
This trial is testing if teaching doulas about environmental health literacy will improve their knowledge and reduce EDC exposure in pregnant people.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for doulas currently working with pregnant individuals who are less than 30 weeks into their pregnancy, as well as the pregnant individuals themselves. The study aims to improve knowledge about harmful chemicals in personal care products and reduce their use.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests whether an educational course on environmental health literacy can increase doulas' understanding of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and if this knowledge can help expectant mothers make safer choices regarding personal care products.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves education and counseling rather than medical treatments, there are no direct side effects from drugs or interventions. However, participants may experience changes in product usage habits.
DEEP Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 4 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 4 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Baseline phthalate environmental health literacy
Baseline urinary biomarkers of phthalate exposure
Change from baseline phthalate environmental health literacy
+1 moreDEEP Trial Design
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Intervention Pregnant IndividualsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Pregnant individuals working with intervention doulas will be asked to have a conversation with their doulas about environmental chemicals (phthalates).
Group II: Intervention DoulasExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Doulas randomized to the intervention group will engage in a one-hour online course about exposure to phthalates and the relationship with reproductive health.
Group III: Control Pregnant IndividualsPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Pregnant individuals working with control doulas will be asked to have a conversation with their doulas about environmental chemicals (distinct from phthalates).
Group IV: Control DoulasPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Doulas randomized to the control group will access a worksheet about an alternative environmental exposure and the relationship with reproductive health.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Online educational phthalate course
2023
N/A
~220
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)Lead Sponsor
272 Previous Clinical Trials
16,304,905 Total Patients Enrolled
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there any opportunities to participate in this clinical experiment at present?
"Data available on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this experimental trial is presently recruiting patients, with an initial post date of October 20th 2022 and a most recent update dated November 8th 2021."
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How many participants are part of this research experiment?
"That is correct. Clinicaltrials.gov reflects that this medical trial, which went public on October 20th 2023, needs to enroll 120 patients from 1 site and is actively seeking participation."
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