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Better Birth Outcomes Through Technology, Education, and Reporting
Better Birth Outcomes and Experiences Through Technology, Education, and Reporting (BETTER)
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · Women
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria * 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 * English speaking * Able to receive text messages Exclusion Criteria * Has a significant medical condition (eg sickle cell disease) that is a cause of anemia * Has a plan for transfusion during pregnancy
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- BETTER: motivational interviewing and text messaging (behavioral)
- Standard of care (behavioral)
Sponsor: Ohio State University · Participants: 550 · Started: Feb 26, 2024
Contact the study team
- Ann McAlearney, ScD, MS · Phone: 614-293-3716
- Nicole Thomas, PhD · Phone: 614-247-6228
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06261398
Locations in the U.S.
| Ohio | McCampbell Hall, Columbus The Ohio State University Outpatient Care East, Columbus The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center OB/GYN Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Columbus |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.