Storytelling for Provider Empathy & Patient Trust in Obstetric Care (NCT07588308) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Storytelling for Provider Empathy & Patient Trust in Obstetric Care
120 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
Aim 3 is a provider-focused pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating a digital storytelling intervention to increase obstetric care providers' empathy and to examine associations with postpartum patient trust. Providers randomized to the intervention view a video of Black women's labor pain and care experiences and complete a brief reflection; control providers receive general culturally sensitive care materials. Outcomes include change in provider empathy (primary) and patient trust among Black postpartum patients under those providers' care (secondary). Risks are minimal and mitigated via consent, voluntary participation, the option to skip questions, and secure data practices.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
Provider Participants:
* Licensed clinician employed or credentialed at Duke Health Birthing Centers (nurse, anesthesia care provider, obstetrician, or nurse midwife).
* In clinical practice for at least 6 months post-orientation.
* Able to read and understand English.
Patient Participants:
* Self-identified non-Hispanic Black American women.
* Age ≥18 years.
* Able to read and converse in English.
* Receiving obstetric care from a provider who is already enrolled in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
Provider Participants:
* Providers in training or with \<6 months independent clinical practice.
* Providers unwilling or unable to give informed consent.
Patient Participants:
* Under 18 years of age.
* Non-English speakers (due to study survey language limitations).
* Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Provider empathy survey
Timeframe: Baseline and 2-4 weeks after intervention