Can community support boost birth control use among new moms? bangladesh study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06666036

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: George Washington University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether strengthening local health systems and community efforts can help first-time mothers (ages 14-25) in Bangladesh use modern birth control and get postnatal care after giving birth. Over 2,300 women took part in a cluster randomized trial. The goal was to see if light-touch enhancements to existing programs could improve health outcomes for mothers and babies.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: community-level enhancements (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help more first-time mothers access family planning and postnatal care, improving maternal and child health in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to other countries or populations. The intervention is light-touch, so impact may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Contraception Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CONTRACEPTIVE USAGE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Technical Assistance Inc

Cox’s Bāzār, Bangladesh

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