CompletedNot Applicable

Integrating Services for Noncommunicable Diseases in Continuum of Care for Mothers and Children

Japan630 participantsStarted 2017-05-22

Plain-language summary

The objectives of this cluster randomized control trial are to examine the effect of combined intervention of the utilization of continuum of care (CoC) card and health education on the completion of CoC services among mothers and to examine the effect of health education on NCDs and nutrition on mothers' knowledge on NCDs and nutrition in Myanmar. Pregnant women between 12-20 weeks of pregnancy will be recruited and assigned into intervention arm (n=600) and control arm (n=600). The intervention package will comprise of two components, (1) utilization of CoC card and (2) health education on CoC in maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), NCD and nutrition. The CoC card will include CoC services from first antenatal care(ANC) to last postnatal care(PNC) including four ANC, skilled birth attendance (SBA) and four PNC and essential services. Pregnant women will get stickers if they receive above services. Health education will be given three times during pregnancy and one time during postpartum period. Health education will include importance of continuous uptake of MNCH services, NCDs and nutrition. The outcomes are proportion of completion of CoC services and knowledge on NCDs and nutrition.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant women * 18 years and above * between 12-20 weeks of pregnancy at the time of first ANC Exclusion Criteria: * younger than 18 years * first ANC before 12 weeks or after 20 weeks * mentally ill * migrant and mobile people

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Completion of continuum of care

Timeframe: 3 months after delivery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03145155

SponsorTokyo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-05-31

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