Telehealth bundle aims to cut maternal deaths in remote nepal
NCT ID NCT07717619
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a package of care for pregnant women at high risk of complications in rural Nepal. The bundle includes identifying high-risk pregnancies, teleconsultations with experts, weekly calls from a patient navigator, training for local health providers, and regular telehealth clinic visits. Researchers want to see if this approach is acceptable, feasible, and effective at reducing life-threatening events for mothers and newborns.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a bundle of screening, teleconsultation, patient navigation, provider training, and telehealth clinic visits
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could reduce life-threatening complications for pregnant women and newborns in rural areas with limited access to specialists.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage implementation study in one health center, so results may not apply broadly. The bundle relies on mobile phone access and local infrastructure, which could limit its effectiveness.
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Melamchi Primary Health Care Center
Melamchi, Bagmati, Nepal
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