Can a nurse navigator program reduce harm for black mothers?

NCT ID NCT06520566

First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests a program where Black women perinatal nurses guide Black birthing people through pregnancy and postpartum care. The nurses help with medical, social, and emotional needs, and connect patients to resources. Researchers will survey and interview 55 participants to see if the program is acceptable and feasible, and compare outcomes to a historical control group.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Holistic care partner perinatal nurse navigation

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could offer a model to improve trust, safety, and wellbeing for Black birthing people during pregnancy and postpartum.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study with only 55 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures acceptability, not direct health outcomes.

As listed by the trial registrant

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