Empowerment program for pregnant moms shows promise in reducing trauma and boosting Baby's health
NCT ID NCT04068662
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program called the Pregnant Moms' Empowerment Program (PMEP) for pregnant women who had experienced intimate partner violence in the past year. The goal was to see if the program could improve mothers' mental health, reduce the chance of further violence, and help their babies develop well. About 230 women took part, either in the PMEP or a general support group, and were followed for over a year after giving birth.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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424 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2019
- Finished
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Nov 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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3 months 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: * currently pregnant (primi or multiparous) * experienced intimate partner violence within the past year * English speaking * age 16 or older * between 10-30 weeks pregnant Exclusion Criteria: * fails to meet inclusion criteria * unavailable or unwilling to participate in core study components, including groups
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee, 38152, United States
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana, 46556, United States
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