Dads-to-Be get a checkup too: new prenatal model aims to strengthen young families

NCT ID NCT05652387

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new prenatal care model that includes fathers. 216 young couples participated in co-parenting education, parenting classes, and job skills training. The goal was to see if this approach could improve relationships and prepare parents for their baby's arrival.

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Active substance: Father Inclusive Prenatal Care (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this model could improve co-parenting relationships and better prepare young families for parenthood.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study with no phase designation, so results may not be widely applicable. The intervention is behavioral and outcomes are based on self-reports, which can be subjective.

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Conditions

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pregnancy disorder

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ANTENATAL CARE COUNSELING EDUCATION PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS PARENTING PREGNANCY RELATED

Dads-to-Be get a checkup too: new prenatal model aims to strengthen young families

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