Group prenatal care shows promise for reducing preterm births in pacific islander community
NCT ID NCT05645549
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a group-based prenatal program called Centering Pregnancy, combined with a care navigator, could improve pregnancy outcomes for Marshallese women. 38 pregnant women participated, and researchers tracked preterm birth, low birthweight, and C-section rates. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and effective in reducing health risks for both mothers and babies.
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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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38 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- 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 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * women who self-report as Marshallese * 18 years of age or older * pregnant (12-14 weeks gestation). Exclusion Criteria: * conception with the use of fertility treatments * high-risk pregnancy that requires a transfer to a high-risk clinic * multiple gestations (i.e. pregnant with more than one infant) * use of medications known to influence fetal growth (e.g., glucocorticoids, insulin, thyroid, hormones
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Northwest
Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701, United States
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