RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06273436

Healing, Equity, Advocacy and Respect for Mamas

Comparing Standard of Care Versus a Technology-Based Approach To Reduce Postpartum Emergency Department Visits

Sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Enrollment

2,894 participants

Start Date

May 28, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Postpartum Complication

Summary

The goal of the proposed research is to test the comparative effectiveness of AIM safety bundles for post-partum women delivered in-person vs. via text/phone to improve early detection of and timely care for complications during the first six weeks postpartum for women experiencing significant health disparities.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 16 YearsMax Age: 49 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial tests a postpartum support program focused on healing, equity, advocacy, and respect for new mothers on Medicaid in South Carolina, aiming to improve maternal health outcomes. **You may be eligible if...** - You gave birth within approximately 2 weeks (at 26 weeks gestational age or later) - You are between 16 and 49 years old - You are insured through Medicaid - You live in South Carolina **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You plan to move out of South Carolina - You plan to discontinue your Medicaid coverage - You speak a language other than English or Spanish - You are currently incarcerated or institutionalized - You are enrolled in a specific related study at MUSC - You do not have a personal cell phone Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERH.E.A.R. for Mamas

H.E.A.R. for Mamas is a patient and provider informed, multicomponent intervention that uses simple text/phone-based screenings to systematically and frequently monitor women for postpartum complications, chronic conditions and SDoH (Social Determinants of Health) and provides patients with immediate feedback and recommendations based on their screenings.