Can a simple picture save new mothers' lives?

NCT ID NCT06912776

First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a visual education tool can help new mothers recognize and report urgent warning signs after childbirth, such as deep vein thrombosis. Forty postpartum women will view pictures of complications and then answer questions to see if they understand and would report the issue. The goal is to improve health literacy and safety after delivery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Northwestern Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60614, United States

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What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this visual tool could help new mothers better recognize dangerous postpartum complications and seek care sooner.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study (40 people) testing only understanding, not actual health outcomes. It may not improve real-world reporting or apply to non-English speakers.

As listed by the trial registrant

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