Pocket guide could save thousands of newborns in tanzania
NCT ID NCT04685668
First seen Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether a simple pocket booklet and regular training for doctors and midwives could reduce stillbirths and improve care during childbirth. Over 65,000 women and their newborns were followed across five hospitals in Tanzania. The goal was to see if practical, low-cost guidance could make a real difference in busy, low-resource maternity wards.
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Locations
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Mbagala Ragi Tatu Hospital
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania
What this could mean
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Active substance
PartoMa guidelines and training (a pocket booklet and training for birth attendants)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a low-cost, scalable way to reduce stillbirths and improve childbirth safety in low-resource hospitals.
What could go wrong
This is an observational implementation study, not a controlled drug trial. Results may vary across hospitals, and improvements may not be sustained long-term.
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