Postpartum Care for Chronic Conditions

Facilitated Transitions From Postpartum to Primary Care Coordination for People With Chronic Conditions

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Hypertension Diabetes Postpartum Pregnancy Anxiety Depression Obesity
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
1,320 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people who have recently given birth and may have ongoing health issues like depression, anxiety, or diabetes. Participants will receive support to help better coordinate their healthcare after pregnancy.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am receiving care at a specific obstetrics practice
  • I have delivered a live baby or am currently pregnant
  • I have a primary care doctor listed in my medical record
  • I can read and speak either English or Spanish
  • I am at least 18 years old
  • I have been diagnosed with depression or anxiety
  • I have high blood pressure or related pregnancy issues
  • I have diabetes or obesity

You may not be able to join if

  • I do not meet all the inclusion criteria

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The lack of postpartum primary care coordination is a missed opportunity to increase primary care engagement and manage chronic conditions early in life, especially for the \>30% of pregnant people who have or are at risk for these conditions. This study aims to increase postpartum primary care engagement, quality, and experience by strengthening postpartum transitions to primary care using a beha…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Receiving obstetric care at an MGH-affiliated obstetrics practice (except for the MGH HOPE Clinic, which has a unique care model that provides prenatal and postnatal care for individuals with substance use disorder, including the provision of primary care through 2+ years postp…
Contacts

Mark A Clapp, MD, MPH

617-726-2000

mark.clapp@mgh.harvard.edu

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