Text messages and personal support may reduce pregnancy risks — a trial puts them to the test
NCT ID NCT06510075
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether two types of support — digital health information delivered by text message and guidance from community health workers — can reduce serious complications during pregnancy and childbirth. The study enrolls 400 non-Hispanic Black pregnant individuals who face higher risks due to social and economic disadvantages. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one or both forms of support, and researchers track outcomes like preterm birth, NICU stays, and maternal health events.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Digital health intervention and community health worker support
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these support strategies could reduce serious pregnancy complications and help address racial inequities in maternal and infant health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-site trial focused on one population, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions are behavioral and may not overcome all social or medical risk factors.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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