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Elevating Voices, Addressing Depression, Toxic Stress and Equity in Group Prenatal Care
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
Summary
This study will provide high-quality, representative data on the capacity of Elevating Voices, Addressing Depression, Toxic Stress and Equity in Group Prenatal Care (EleVATE GC) to reduce perinatal depression, preterm birth, and low birthweight in African-American women. If findings from this study indicate that EleVATE GC is feasible and effective, this model could be implemented nationwide to help achieve mental and obstetric health parity for low-income women of color in the United States.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
13 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
416
Start Date
2021-05-21
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2026-01-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
EleVATE Group Care
10-session (2 hours per session) group prenatal care model following the prenatal visit schedule recommended by ACOG. In addition to pregnancy and infant-care related content, the EleVATE GC curriculum includes behavioral health strategies that can be used to manage depression and labor pain and navigate the daily frustrations and stress of life. Groups are facilitated by an obstetric clinician.
Individual Prenatal Care
The dominant model of prenatal care in the United States, consisting of one-on-one encounters between a patient and obstetric clinician. Patients are seen for 10-15 mins every 4 weeks until 28 weeks gestation, every 2 weeks until 37 weeks or more by provider discretion), and weekly until delivery. Visits focus on routine screening tests and prenatal care.
Locations (4)
University of Missouri-Kansas City/Truman Health Centers-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Affinia Healthcare
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Family Care Health Centers
St Louis, Missouri, United States
CareSTL Health
St Louis, Missouri, United States