CompletedNot Applicable

Mobile Video Education to Improve Patient Clinician Communication During Prenatal Clinic Visits

United States48 participantsStarted 2024-06-15

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test an animated video delivered by text message in patients whose pregnancies are complicated with fetal anomalies. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the video intervention prepare parents to talk to the doctors during prenatal appointments? Participants will be randomized to receive either the video intervention or links to the clinic's webpages. They will complete an enrollment survey before their appointment and a follow up survey after their appointment. The researchers will compare the video and webpage groups to see which group reports engaging in more of the identified best-practices of communication.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant patient scheduled for an appointment at the Children's Wisconsin Fetal Concerns Center for a fetal anomaly. * Able to speak and understand English (intervention videos are only currently available in English). * Age of 18 years or older. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant patient's appointment at Children's Wisconsin Fetal Concerns center is not for a fetal anomaly (e.g., screening only, past pregnancy with anomaly only cause of appointment) * Pregnant patient is considering termination of pregnancy.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Parents' Communication Behaviors Measure

Timeframe: Administered 1 day after appointment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06323343

SponsorMedical College of Wisconsin

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-11

Results submitted2026-02-11

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