Doula care boosts communication for black moms, small study finds

NCT ID NCT07157059

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether having a doula—a trained support person—before, during, and after delivery improves how Black birthing people feel about their care. 30 participants completed surveys about communication with their provider and overall care. The goal was to see if doula support could help reduce health disparities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Doula care (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that doula support improves communication and satisfaction for Black birthing people, potentially reducing health disparities.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study (30 people) with no phase, so results may not apply widely. It measured perceptions, not hard health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BLACK MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH DOULA CARE PREGNANCY RELATED PRENATAL CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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