๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-13

Clinical Trial to Reduce Perinatal Intimate Partner Violence (NCT07165860)

Novel Doula Intervention to Leverage Clinic-community Connections to Support Perinatal Intimate Partner Violence Survivors

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a two-armed, fully powered hybrid type 1 trial to test the effectiveness of a doula intervention compared with an active control in reducing intimate partner violence (IPV) among perinatal IPV survivors

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Magee Women's Hospital โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Doulas (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Thrive (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Magee Women's Hospital โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • The Midwife Center โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Family Medicine Department โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (412) 692-6545

Email: ragavanm@chp.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—