Rand
Clinical trials sponsored by Rand, explained in plain language.
-
Virtual doulas aim to close rural maternity care gap
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether virtual doula services—support via video calls—can improve birth outcomes and satisfaction for first-time mothers living in rural areas. About 614 pregnant women in their second or early third trimester will be randomly assigned to receive virtual dou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RAND • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:04 UTC
-
Can friends help friends access birth control? uganda study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a training program that teaches women who already use birth control how to talk to their friends about it. The goal is to see if this approach helps more women in Uganda get the contraception they want. About 192 women will take part, and researchers will check i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: RAND • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:50 UTC