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

120 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Two arm study, intervention and control, to explore the impact of an online training program to help community health workers (CHWs) conduct effective outreach to support postpartum mothers, particularly those at higher risk for complications.

Research Team

Dexter L Cooper, MPH

Principal Investigator

KDH Research & Communication

Eligibility Criteria

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

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

Treatment Details

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.

Participant Groups

Group I: Treatment 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+