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Clinical trials sponsored by Rand, explained in plain language.
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Can friends help friends get birth control? new study tests the idea
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a training program that teaches women who use contraception how to talk to their friends who want to prevent pregnancy but aren't using birth control. The goal is to see if this peer support approach helps more women in Uganda access family planning methods.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: RAND • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Can video calls with birth coaches help rural moms have better births?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether virtual doula support improves birth experiences and outcomes for first-time mothers in rural U.S. communities. Researchers will randomly assign 614 pregnant women to receive either virtual doula visits throughout pregnancy and after birth, or usual c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RAND • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:11 UTC