Can a 10-Minute huddle make labor safer and more equitable?
NCT ID NCT06828406
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests TeamBirth, a program where labor and delivery teams hold short huddles with patients to make decisions together. Researchers want to see if this approach lowers the rate of first-time C-sections, especially for Black birthing people, and improves how patients feel about their care. About 2,200 people giving birth at several hospitals will take part.
What this could mean
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Active substance
TeamBirth (a behavioral training program for healthcare teams)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple team huddle program helps reduce unnecessary C-sections and makes labor care more respectful and equitable.
What could go wrong
This is a large implementation study, not a drug trial, so results may vary by hospital. The program may not work equally well for all groups or may be hard to sustain.
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Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital
RECRUITINGEvanston, Illinois, 60201, United States