New program aims to help moms after preterm birth

NCT ID NCT05120843

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a care coordination and motivational interviewing program for women who recently had a preterm birth. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and acceptable to participants. Only 13 women enrolled before the study was terminated, so the findings are very preliminary.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

care coordination and motivational interviewing

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could improve follow-up care and health outcomes for women after a preterm birth.

What could go wrong

This was a very small, early feasibility study that was terminated, so results are limited and may not apply to larger populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Birth Weight Contraception Behavior Depression depressive disorder nicotine dependence Patient Acceptance of Health Care Premature Birth Tobacco Use

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States