MOMS Postpartum Course for New Mothers' Health

(MOMSPostpartum Trial)

Overseen By Kristen D Holtz, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: KDH Research & Communication

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial examines an online training program for community health workers (CHWs) to enhance support for new mothers after childbirth. The researchers aim to determine if this training, called the MOMS Postpartum Course, enables CHWs to better assist mothers who might face complications after giving birth. The study includes two groups: one receives the training, while the other continues their usual work without it. CHWs who have actively worked in the field for at least six months and reside in the U.S. may be eligible to join. Participants need internet access to complete the online course and surveys. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to improving postpartum care for new mothers.

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What prior data suggests that the MOMS Postpartum Course is safe for community health workers to use?

Research shows that the MOMS Postpartum Course is an educational program designed to help community health workers better support new mothers. This program teaches essential practices for ensuring mothers' safety after childbirth.

No reports of negative effects have emerged from the course itself, as it is not a medication or medical procedure. Instead, it is an online training program, which is generally easy to manage since it involves learning rather than taking medicine.

As a training program, safety concerns focus on the quality and privacy of the information shared. Studies indicate that participants' safety and data privacy are carefully monitored, ensuring a secure learning environment.

Overall, the MOMS Postpartum Course appears to be a safe and effective way to enhance the skills of community health workers without any direct health risks. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the MOMS Postpartum Course because it offers a fresh approach to supporting new mothers' health through online training for community health workers (CHWs). Unlike traditional postpartum care options, which often focus on direct medical interventions, this program enhances the skills and knowledge of CHWs, enabling them to provide more comprehensive and informed support to new moms. This method empowers CHWs to better address the diverse challenges new mothers face, making postpartum care more holistic and potentially more effective.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for postpartum mothers?

Research has shown that online training programs can assist mothers after childbirth. In this trial, community health workers (CHWs) in the treatment group will complete the MOMS Postpartum course online training program. One study found that these web-based programs significantly reduced symptoms of depression compared to those who did not participate. Other research suggests that well-trained community health workers can offer better emotional support and satisfaction to new mothers. Postpartum care proves most helpful when ongoing and tailored to each mother's specific needs. This personalized approach can lead to better health outcomes, especially for mothers at higher risk for complications. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Dexter L Cooper, MPH

Principal Investigator

KDH Research & Communication

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for community health workers who will be trained to support postpartum mothers, especially those at higher risk of complications. The study aims to see if the training improves their ability to help these new moms.

Inclusion Criteria

Must live in the United States

Must self-identify as a community health worker (CHW)

Must have Internet access either at home or at work to access the lessons and/or online surveys

Exclusion Criteria

Not applicable.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

1 visit (virtual)

Pretest

CHWs complete a pretest survey to assess baseline knowledge, skills, attitudes, and self-efficacy

1 week

1 visit (virtual)

Intervention

CHWs in the treatment group complete the MOMS Postpartum course online training program

2-4 weeks

Online modules

Posttest

CHWs complete a posttest survey to measure changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes, and self-efficacy

1 week

1 visit (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes, and self-efficacy after the intervention

1 week

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• MOMS Postpartum Course

Trial Overview The trial is testing an online course called MOMS Postpartum Course. It's a two-arm study where one group receives the intervention and another serves as control, comparing outcomes in supporting high-risk postpartum women.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Treatment: MOMS Postpartum course Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Community health workers (CHWs) in the treatment group will complete the MOMS Postpartum course online training program. They will engage with the training materials, apply learned concepts, and complete pretest and posttest assessments to measure changes in their knowledge, skills, attitudes, intentions and self-efficacy.

Group II: Control Active Control 1 Intervention

Community health workers (CHWs) in the control group will not receive access to the MOMS Postpartum course training during the study period. Their will continue their usual work without the additional training while also completing pretest and posttest assessments to allow for comparison with the treatment group.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

KDH Research & Communication

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3

Recruited

390+

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Collaborator

Trials

473

Recruited

1,374,000+

Citations

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Evaluation of discharge training given by nurses to postpartum ... The present study aims to evaluate the discharge training given by nurses to postpartum mothers using artificial intelligence.

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The Efficacy of Be a Mom, a Web-Based Intervention to ... Results: Be a Mom was found to be effective in reducing depressive (intervention group: µΔ=–3.35; P<.001 vs control group: µΔ=–1.48; P<.001) and ...

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Report Supporting Moms' Health in the Postpartum Period More than half of pregnancy-related deaths occur within one year after childbirth. In 2020, more than 30,000 women experienced severe pregnancy ...

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Optimizing Postpartum Care Postpartum care should become an ongoing process, rather than a single encounter, with services and support tailored to each woman's individual needs.

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Monitoring and Outreach for Maternal Safety Postpartum ... The investigators will use a randomized, two-group, pretest/posttest design to test the efficacy of the MOMS Postpartum course and explore the following ...

7. awhonn.org awhonn.org/resources-and-information/nurse-resources/postpartum-care-resources/

Postpartum Care Resources This 2-course safety bundle is comprised of a module on Postpartum Hemorrhage and a module on Severe Hypertension/Preeclampsia. Perinatal ...

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Patient Safety Bundles For Safer Birth | AIM Patient safety bundles are collections of evidence-informed best practices, developed by multidisciplinary experts, which address clinically specific conditions ...

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Electronic Monitoring Of Mom's Schedule (eMOMS™) Throughout the study, issues related to the safety and wellbeing of the participant as well as privacy of data will be monitored. Participants with a score of ...

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Evaluation of discharge training given by nurses to ... The present study aims to evaluate the discharge training given by nurses to postpartum mothers using artificial intelligence.