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Behavioral Intervention

BETTER Intervention for Pregnancy (BETTER Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By William Grobman, MD, MBA

Research Sponsored by Ohio State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

At least 18 years of age

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up through study completion, approximately 6 months

Awards & highlights

BETTER Trial Summary

This trial aims to see if a new intervention called BETTER can help reduce maternal anemia and improve pregnancy outcomes compared to standard care. The BETTER intervention involves motivational sessions and regular text messages to connect

Who is the study for?

This trial is for pregnant individuals experiencing conditions like premature birth or high blood pressure. Participants should be interested in receiving motivational support and text messages to help manage their pregnancy. Specific details on who can join are not provided, but typically include those facing the mentioned health challenges.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The BETTER intervention, which combines motivational interviewing with bi-weekly supportive text messages, is being tested against standard obstetrical care to see if it reduces maternal anemia and improves pregnancy outcomes.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-medical interventions such as interviews and text messaging, there are no direct medical side effects. However, participants may experience increased stress or anxiety from additional communication.

BETTER Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

BETTER Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ through study completion, approximately 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~through study completion, approximately 6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion, approximately 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Incidence of maternal anemia

Secondary outcome measures

Incidence Severe maternal morbidity

Incidence of Antepartum admission

Incidence of Cesarean Delivery

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BETTER Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: BETTER InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Patients in the intervention group will receive one motivational interviewing session immediately after randomization and biweekly text messages until delivery to encourage them to connect to resources to address their social needs.

Group II: Standard of careActive Control1 Intervention

No motivational interviewing or text messages will be provided.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

American Heart AssociationOTHER

326 Previous Clinical Trials

4,933,076 Total Patients Enrolled

Ohio State UniversityLead Sponsor

830 Previous Clinical Trials

505,070 Total Patients Enrolled

William Grobman, MD, MBAPrincipal InvestigatorOhio State University

1 Previous Clinical Trials

657 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any openings for new participants in this ongoing clinical trial?

"Information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that recruitment for this particular trial has concluded. The entry was first made on March 1st, 2024, and the last update occurred on February 7th of the same year. Although enrollment is closed for this study, it's noteworthy that there are currently 1059 other trials actively seeking participants."

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Recent research and studies

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Better Birth Outcomes Through Technology, Education, and Reporting

Ann McAlearney 2024. "Better Birth Outcomes Through Technology, Education, and Reporting". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06261398.