NCT05940831 Mobile Health Intervention (Support-moms) in Antenatal Care to Improve Maternal Health in Uganda
| NCT ID | NCT05940831 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Mbarara University of Science and Technology |
| Condition | Maternal Health |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 1,680 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-05-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-02-29 |
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 1,680 participants in total. It began in 2024-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-02-29.
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Brief Summary
High maternal mortality is a major public health problem in many settings. Because of low antenatal care (ANC) and skilled birth usage, Ugandan women and their children suffer from high maternal and perinatal mortality. The investigators developed a promising intervention (Support-Moms app) that shares targeted health information, and engages social support networks through scheduled reminders to help support pregnant women to utilize maternity services in rural Uganda. The investigators now propose to test and implement the Support-Moms intervention and hypothesize that Support-Moms will be feasible and cost-effective in improving utilization of available maternity care services, and ultimately reduce maternal and perinatal mortality.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Individuals who: * are in the first trimester of pregnancy who have not yet presented for ANC * reside in the catchment area of a study HC * are emancipated minors and adults aged ≥ 18 years * report access to a cell phone with reception in their home * are able to identify at least two social supporters living within the study districts * are able to provide consent. * are from participants' existing social support network, with whom they have had stable, long-term relationships Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded from the study if they: * do not own a cell phone for personal use with reported reliable reception * are unable to use SMS or unwilling to receive SMS notifications Potential social supporters will be excluded from the study if they: * are under 18 years of age * do not own a cell phone for personal use with reported reliable reception * are unable to use SMS or unwilling to receive SMS notifications * have not had stable, long-term relationships with the participants * are not aware that the study participant is pregnant
Contact & Investigator
Esther C. Atukunda, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05940831 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 10 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Maternal Health. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05940831 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05940831 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at eatukunda@must.ac.ug for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05940831 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Mbarara, Uganda, Mbarara, Uganda.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05940831 clinical trial?
NCT05940831 is sponsored by Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The principal investigator is Esther C. Atukunda, PhD at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The trial plans to enroll 1,680 participants.