NCT07414901 Group Postpartum and Well-Child Care for Maternal and Infant Health
| NCT ID | NCT07414901 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University |
| Condition | Postpartum Health |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 1,125 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-30 |
| Primary Completion | 2029-11-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 1,125 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-30 with a primary completion date of 2029-11-30.
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Brief Summary
The proposed study will evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated group postpartum and well-child care model, compared to individual (usual) postnatal and well-child care, on maternal and child health outcomes. Results will provide clinical evidence for improved maternal and infant health care in the first year postpartum. The study will inform and provide lessons learned to advance maternal and infant health service delivery models in low resource settings.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Aims 1\&2: * Women presenting for their 1-week postnatal care visit with their infant at a study site clinic. * Over age 15. * One infant is less than 4 weeks old. * Able to speak and understand Chichewa. * Adolescents 15-17 must bring parent/guardian for consent/assent. Infants included as part of mother-infant dyad. Aim 3: * Midwife or HSA serving as group care co-facilitator or key stakeholders in MoH/Zomba District/clinical administration * Able to speak Chichewa and/or English. Exclusion Criteria: Aim 1\&2 * Under age 15. * Serious physical or mental illness or marked cognitive impairment preventing informed consent. * Inability to participate in full intervention * Multiple infants (e.g. twins, triplets) Aim 3 -Serious physical or mental illness or marked cognitive impairment preventing informed consent.
Contact & Investigator
Ashley Gresh
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Johns Hopkins University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07414901 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 1 Week or older, up to 75 Years, studying Postpartum Health. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07414901 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07414901 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ashley.gresh@jhu.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07414901 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Zomba, Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Zomba, Malawi and 11 additional locations.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07414901 clinical trial?
NCT07414901 is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. The principal investigator is Ashley Gresh at Johns Hopkins University. The trial plans to enroll 1,125 participants.