Text messages and coaching aim to reduce pregnancy complications

NCT ID NCT06261398

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a program called BETTER can help pregnant women have healthier births. The program includes a one-on-one coaching session and regular text messages to help women connect with resources for housing, food, and transportation. Researchers will compare outcomes like anemia and preterm birth between women who receive BETTER and those who get standard care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: motivational interviewing and text messaging
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve pregnancy outcomes by connecting people with resources for housing, food, and transportation.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial focused on behavior change, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on participants engaging with texts and resources, which may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder Patient Participation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS MATERNAL ANEMIA PRE-TERM BIRTH PREGNANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

McCampbell Hall
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
The Ohio State University Outpatient Care East
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43203, United States
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center OB/GYN Maternal and Fetal Medicine
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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