Can a mentor help Moms-to-Be weather the storm of anxiety?

NCT ID NCT05838404

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

Summary

This study tests a program called M-O-M-S on the Bayou, which pairs pregnant women with experienced mothers for support and classes. The goal is to reduce anxiety and depression in women living in areas hit by natural disasters. Researchers will recruit 240 pregnant women and track their mental health through pregnancy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

peer and mentor support program

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve mental health for pregnant women in communities hit by natural disasters.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The program relies on volunteer mentors, which may be hard to sustain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Tulane University

    RECRUITING

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States

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