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Can phone reminders reduce emergency C-Sections? a ugandan pilot study

NCT ID NCT07696325

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether automated text messages and voice calls can help pregnant women in Uganda better prepare for planned cesarean deliveries. Participants receive reminders about timing, warning signs, and logistics before their scheduled C-section. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, with the hope of reducing emergency C-sections and improving outcomes for mothers and babies.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SMS and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Educational Intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve birth preparedness and reduce emergency cesarean deliveries in low-resource settings, potentially saving lives.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 71 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on mobile phone access, which may not be universal.

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

CESAREAN SECTION HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

    Mbarara, Uganda

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