New approach aims to reduce preterm birth in pacific islander moms

NCT ID NCT05645549

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study tested whether a group-based prenatal program called Centering Pregnancy, combined with a care navigator, could help Marshallese women attend more appointments and have healthier babies. 38 pregnant women participated, and researchers compared their outcomes to those receiving standard care. The goal was to see if this approach could lower rates of preterm birth, low birthweight, and C-sections.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Northwest

    Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701, United States

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