Better Birth Outcomes and Experiences Through Technology, Education, and Reporting (BETTER)
Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (3) locations...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This is a pragmatic randomized control trial to evaluate the BETTER intervention compared to standard obstetrical care (control) to determine whether it helps to reduce maternal anemia and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. The BETTER intervention includes one motivational interviewing session and bi-weekly text messages to encourage patients to connect with resources that address their social needs, including housing, food, and transportation. Quantitative data will be used to study participant outcomes, including surveys, and electronic health record data.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Less than 20 weeks and 6 days pregnant upon enrollment
• At least 18 years of age
• Receiving obstetric care at OSU McCampbell Hall or OSU Outpatient Care East
• Singleton pregnancy and fetus with a heartbeat
• English speaking
• Able to receive text messages
Locations
United States
Ohio
McCampbell Hall
RECRUITING
Columbus
The Ohio State University Outpatient Care East
RECRUITING
Columbus
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center OB/GYN Maternal and Fetal Medicine
RECRUITING
Columbus
Contact Information
Primary
Ann McAlearney, ScD, MS
Ann.McAlearney@osumc.edu
614-293-3716
Backup
Nicole Thomas, PhD
Nicole.Thomas3@osumc.edu
614-247-6228
Time Frame
Start Date:2024-02-26
Estimated Completion Date:2028-03
Participants
Target number of participants:550
Treatments
Experimental: BETTER 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.
Active_comparator: Standard of care
No motivational interviewing or text messages will be provided.