Protective Assets Reinforced With Integrated Care and TechnologY (PARITY) Feasibility Trial
- Conditions
- Blood PressureMaternal Health
- Interventions
- Other: Usual CareBehavioral: PARITY
- Registration Number
- NCT05802615
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
- Brief Summary
This study will determine the feasibility and acceptability of the Protective Assets Reinforced with Integrated care and TechnologY (PARITY) program, to test the clinical, behavioral, and strength building efficacy of the PARITY program and explore how it achieves its outcomes in pregnant Black women. PARITY is a program that provides community-based doula support, community resources, and a mobile technology platform that reinforces individual strengths (referred to as protective assets) through positive messaging and by promoting wellness.
- Detailed Description
The overall objective of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the Protective Assets Reinforced with Integrated care and TechnologY (PARITY) program, to test the clinical, behavioral, and strength building efficacy of the PARITY program and explore how it achieves its outcomes in pregnant Black women. PARITY is a program that provides community-based doula support, community resources, and a mobile technology platform that reinforces individual strengths (referred to as protective assets) through positive messaging and by promoting wellness (sleep, physical activity, nutrition, prenatal care adherence) in Black pregnant women.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 60
- Black race
- Pregnant with gestational age 20-28 weeks at enrollment
- Ability to read and write in English language
- Planning to give birth at a healthcare facility & receive obstetrical care with a healthcare record
- Reside within 20 minutes of the Lincoln/Omaha, NE metro area
- Owns a smartphone with internet access
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Control Usual Care Participants will obtain prenatal care from their usual care provider and a handout on healthy pregnancy. PARITY PARITY Participants will take part in the Protective Assets Reinforced with Integrated care and TechnologY (PARITY) program which is community-based doula support, community resources, and a mobile technology platform that reinforces individual strengths through positive messaging and by promoting wellness (sleep, physical activity, nutrition, prenatal care adherence) in Black pregnant women. PARITY Usual Care Participants will take part in the Protective Assets Reinforced with Integrated care and TechnologY (PARITY) program which is community-based doula support, community resources, and a mobile technology platform that reinforces individual strengths through positive messaging and by promoting wellness (sleep, physical activity, nutrition, prenatal care adherence) in Black pregnant women.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Maternal Blood Pressure 6-12 weeks postpartum Participant blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) (continuous) as well as blood pressure classifications hypertension (\>140/90); Severe hypertension (\>160/110).
Feasibility, Attrition Completion of Study (~24 months) Percentage of eligible individuals who complete the data
Feasibility, Enrollment Baseline Percentage of eligible individuals who agree to participate in the trial
Feasibility, Adherence Completion of Study (~24 months) Number of intervention sessions completed by study participants
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gestational Weight Gain 20 weeks, 36 weeks, Birth, 6 weeks postpartum. Amount of weight gained in pounds
Delivery Modality Birth (approximately 36-42 weeks) Modality of birth (Vaginal, Cesarean, Assisted Vaginal delivery)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
🇺🇸Omaha, Nebraska, United States