Can a short video make labor care more compassionate?
NCT ID NCT07588308
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a short video of Black women sharing their labor pain experiences can increase empathy in doctors and nurses. About 120 providers and their Black postpartum patients will take part. The goal is to see if this simple tool improves trust and understanding in obstetric care.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 120 people
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- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria Provider Participants: * Licensed clinician employed or credentialed at Duke Health Birthing Centers (nurse, anesthesia care provider, obstetrician, or nurse midwife). * In clinical practice for at least 6 months post-orientation. * Able to read and understand English. Patient Participants: * Self-identified non-Hispanic Black American women. * Age ≥18 years. * Able to read and converse in English. * Receiving obstetric care from a provider who is already enrolled in the study. Exclusion Criteria Provider Participants: * Providers in training or with \<6 months independent clinical practice. * Providers unwilling or unable to give informed consent. Patient Participants: * Under 18 years of age. * Non-English speakers (due to study survey language limitations). * Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.
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