New training helps doctors have better talks with families about preterm birth
NCT ID NCT03819933
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to improve the way doctors counsel families when a baby may be born extremely early (between 22 and 25 weeks of pregnancy). Researchers will train doctors in better communication skills and then ask parents about their knowledge, satisfaction, and anxiety after counseling. About 460 pregnant women and their partners will take part to see if the training helps families feel more informed and supported.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 460 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2019
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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1. Pregnant women and their partners Inclusion Criteria: * English-proficient adult pregnant woman admitted between 22 0/7-25 6/7 weeks' estimated gestation for anticipated extremely preterm delivery and her adult partner (if available) for whom an antenatal neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) consultation was requested and performed Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English proficient * Fetal congenital malformation(s) * \<18y old * \<22 0/7 or \> 25 6/7 weeks' estimated gestation * Repeat consultation 2. Counseling MFM and Neonatology providers Inclusion Criteria: * Practicing MFM or Neonatology provider (attending, fellow, resident, practitioner or RN) from the 3 participating sites: Brigham \& Women's Hospital (BWH), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), South Shore Hospital (SSH) Exclusion Criteria: * None
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Boston Children's Hosptial
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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South Shore Hospital
RECRUITINGWeymouth, Massachusetts, 02190, United States
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