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New program aims to boost pregnancy care for black mothers

NCT ID NCT04261894

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a program called OPTIMIZE that uses a checklist and patient navigators to help Black pregnant women get better care during and after pregnancy. About 548 women took part across several clinics. Half the clinics used the program, and half provided standard care. The goal was to see if the program helps women receive more recommended prenatal and postpartum services and address social needs.

What this could mean

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Active substance
patient navigation and perinatal care checklist
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve how clinics support Black pregnant women, leading to better prenatal and postpartum care and health outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to all clinics or populations, and improvements may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

548 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2021

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

15 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 15 to 45 years * Self-identified as Black/African American * Pregnant or recently gave birth (less than 6 months post-delivery) * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment * Incarceration * Adults unable to consent

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Conditions

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pregnancy disorder

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Pregnancy related

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ACCESS Community Health Network

    Chicago, Illinois, 60609, United States

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