Can home visits after childbirth save lives in rural mississippi?

NCT ID NCT07006324

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a community-based home visiting program for high-risk postpartum women in five rural Mississippi counties. The program uses the PEN-3 model to build trust and connect mothers with healthcare. Researchers will measure whether the program reduces emergency room visits and severe complications, especially among Black women.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
home visiting program based on the PEN-3 behavioral model
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could reduce emergency room visits and severe complications after childbirth for high-risk women in underserved rural areas.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results may vary by community. It is also limited to five counties in Mississippi, so findings may not apply elsewhere.

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  • Mississippi State Department of Health

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    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

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  • University of Mississippi Medical Center

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    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

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