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Behavioral Intervention

upREACH Home Visitation for Pregnancy (upREACH Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Cary M Cain, PhD
Research Sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Speak and read English or Spanish language.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to one year postpartum
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upREACH Trial Summary

This trial tests a free home visitation program to reduce maternal stress, improve health self-efficacy & connections to resources. Participants receive services & complete surveys to measure effectiveness. Outcomes compared to a control group to assess impact.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for pregnant or postpartum women within 3 weeks after giving birth, who are patients at Harris Health Clinic obstetric clinics and can speak and read English or Spanish. Women not receiving care from these clinics, those not pregnant or over 4 weeks postpartum, or unable to understand English/Spanish cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a new home visitation program called upREACH against standard clinic care. It aims to connect participants with community resources, boost health confidence, and reduce stress. Outcomes like infant health and service use will be compared between the two groups.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a non-medical intervention focusing on home visits by non-nurse visitors providing resources and support during pregnancy/postpartum period, traditional medical side effects are not applicable.

upREACH Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can speak and read either English or Spanish.

upREACH Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to one year postpartum
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to one year postpartum for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Health Self-Efficacy
Linkages to Community Resources
Maternal Stress
Secondary outcome measures
Appointment Adherence
Trust in Institutions

upREACH Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Demographic and baseline measures will be obtained from the participants electronically. The participant will receive at least 1 prenatal home visit and at least 1 postpartum home visit. During the visits, the home visitor will review the screening assessments that were completed at baseline, identify health and social needs (including but not limited to referrals to substance use treatment providers, domestic violence hotline/shelters, mental health providers, applications for public assistance, and basic needs provision),work with the client to prioritize their needs, assist with applications and connections to community resources, support the participant in communicating with medical and social service providers, and provide education to help the participant advocate for their health, think ahead for after delivery (prenatal), and understand infant health and safety. At 2 months postpartum, both intervention and control groups will receive a post- survey through REDCap.
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Demographic and baseline measures will be obtained from the participants electronically through REDCap surveys. The participants will receive standard care from the obstetric clinic. At approximately 2 months postpartum, both intervention and control groups will receive a post- survey through REDCap.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Baylor College of MedicineLead Sponsor
1,001 Previous Clinical Trials
6,002,012 Total Patients Enrolled
Texas Department of Family Protective ServicesUNKNOWN
Cary M Cain, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorBaylor College of Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this experiment currently welcoming participants?

"This trial, which was initially posted on December 1st 2023 and last updated November 14th of the same year, is not currently enrolling patients. Nonetheless, clinicaltrials.gov lists 95 other medical trials actively recruiting participants at this time."

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~267 spots leftby Feb 2025