New program aims to keep new black mothers out of the ER
NCT ID NCT06276647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a simple program to help new mothers who are at higher risk for health problems after giving birth. 220 Black mothers who delivered at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania took part. Some received a helpful pamphlet and a patient navigator they could call for support during the first 30 days after delivery. The goal was to see if this extra help could reduce emergency room visits and make it easier for mothers to get the services they need.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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220 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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 to 55 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Postpartum patients who have delivered a baby at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania * Ages 18 or older * Self-identify as Black (listed on chart) * Speak English * Able to read * Other characteristics defined by our risk prediction model (algorithm) Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent * Speaks a language other than English
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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