Better Birth Outcomes Through Technology, Education, and Reporting

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorOhio State University

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Less than 20 weeks and 6 days pregnant upon enrollment

At least 18 years of age

Receiving obstetric care at OSU McCampbell Hall or OSU Outpatient Care East

Singleton pregnancy and fetus with a heartbeat

Disqualifiers

Has a significant medical condition (eg sickle cell disease) that is a cause of anemia

Has a plan for transfusion during pregnancy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • BETTER: motivational interviewing and text messaging
  • Standard of care

Treatment groups

550 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Ohio State University

Lead sponsor

American Heart Association

Collaborator