Mobile clinic brings prenatal care to marshallese moms, aims to reduce preterm births
NCT ID NCT07011121
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a mobile version of CenteringPregnancy, a group prenatal care program, for Marshallese women in Arkansas. Marshallese women often face barriers to prenatal care and have higher rates of preterm birth and low birthweight babies. The program used a mobile health clinic to bring care directly to the community, aiming to improve maternal and infant health.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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38 people
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- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) women who self-report as Marshallese * (2) 18 years of age or older * (3) pregnant (12-14 weeks gestation; confirmed with ultrasound). Exclusion Criteria: * (1) conception with the use of fertility treatments * (2) high-risk pregnancy that requires a transfer to a high-risk clinic * (3) multiple gestations (i.e. pregnant with more than one infant) * (4) use of medications known to influence fetal growth (e.g., glucocorticoids, insulin, thyroid, hormones).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute for Community Health Innovation
Springdale, Arkansas, 72762, United States
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