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Better Birth Outcomes Through Technology, Education, and Reporting
Sponsor: Ohio State University
Summary
This is a pragmatic randomized control trial to evaluate the BETTER intervention compared to standard obstetrical care (control) to determine whether it helps to reduce maternal anemia and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. The BETTER intervention includes one motivational interviewing session and bi-weekly text messages to encourage patients to connect with resources that address their social needs, including housing, food, and transportation. Quantitative data will be used to study participant outcomes, including surveys, and electronic health record data.
Official title: Better Birth Outcomes and Experiences Through Technology, Education, and Reporting (BETTER)
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
550
Start Date
2024-02-26
Completion Date
2028-03
Last Updated
2025-05-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
BETTER: motivational interviewing and text messaging
Motivational interviewing to encourage individuals to address their social needs and engage with text messages that allow individuals to connect to their care team, a local organization that can help them address their social needs, and/or a resource that enables them to find help to address their needs based on their zip code.
Standard of care
No motivational interviewing or text messages will be provided.
Locations (3)
The Ohio State University Outpatient Care East
Columbus, Ohio, United States
McCampbell Hall
Columbus, Ohio, United States
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center OB/GYN Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Columbus, Ohio, United States