Ethiopian villages test if neighbor-led counseling boosts mom and baby health
NCT ID NCT07522047
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether training local support groups to counsel pregnant women can improve health and nutrition for mothers and children in Northwest Ethiopia. About 700 pregnant women will receive either standard care or extra home counseling from trained community members. Researchers will measure how many women use health services, their nutritional status, and rates of depression.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 700 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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15 to 49 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant women residing in the selected study clusters (kebeles) Pregnant women who are in their first trimester (gestational age less than 16 weeks) at the time of recruitment. Pregnant women who intend to reside in the study area for the duration of the pregnancy and at least six months postpartum. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant women with known pre-existing chronic medical conditions (e.g., chronic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or cardiac disease) that require specialized medical management. Pregnant women who are unable to communicate or undergo the interview process due to severe illness or cognitive impairment. Pregnant women who are already participating in another clinical trial or health intervention study.
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Locations
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Bahir Dar University
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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