Nurse visits for new moms aim to prevent preterm births and injuries

NCT ID NCT03360539

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at whether regular home visits from a nurse can improve the health of first-time, low-income mothers and their babies. About 6,000 women in South Carolina will either receive the nurse visits or standard care. Researchers will track outcomes like preterm birth, child injuries, and spacing between pregnancies using medical records.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Carolina Health Centers NFP

    Greenwood, South Carolina, 29646, United States

  • Family Solutions of the Lowcountry NFP

    Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29118, United States

  • McLeod Health NFP

    Florence, South Carolina, 29506, United States

  • NFP of Berkeley/Charleston/Dorchester Counties

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, United States

  • Nurse-Family Partnership of Anderson County

    Anderson, South Carolina, 29625, United States

  • Nurse-Family Partnership of Greenville County

    Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States

  • Nurse-Family Partnership of Horry County

    Conway, South Carolina, 29526, United States

  • Nurse-Family Partnership of Lexington-Richland Co.

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29204, United States

  • Spartanburg Regional Hospital NFP

    Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States

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