Home visits for pregnant women: a simple way to better births?

NCT ID NCT04628598

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether home visits by healthcare providers during pregnancy can improve mothers' knowledge, increase vaginal births, boost breastfeeding confidence, and reduce postpartum depression. Sixty-four first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies took part. The approach involved providing prenatal education and care in the women's own homes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: home visits with prenatal education
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that home visits help pregnant women learn more and have better birth outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new drug or treatment.

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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.

PREGNANCY RELATED PRENATAL CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa

Istanbul, Avcılar, 34320, Turkey (Türkiye)

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