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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tulane University
RECRUITINGNew Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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