Can a doula checklist save Mothers' lives? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05179369
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program called Well-Mama, where community doulas use a checklist to help pregnant women get better care. About 576 pregnant women who are uninsured or on Medicaid will either receive standard care or standard care plus the Well-Mama support. The goal is to see if the program helps women receive more recommended care components and feel more engaged in their health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Well-Mama intervention (checklist and community doula navigator support)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that adding doula support and a simple checklist to standard care helps pregnant women get more of the care they need, potentially reducing racial and economic gaps in maternal health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage study testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. It may not show a clear benefit, and results might not apply to all populations or settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital
Newark, New Jersey, 07103, United States
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Woman's Hospital
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70817, United States
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