Planning Together: A Couple-based, Multi-level Prenatal Contraceptive Education Program for Economically Marginalized Families (NCT07214012)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this pilot trial is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the Planning Together protocol The hypothesis of this study are 1. The study will achieve feasibility, demonstrated by ≥80% study accrual (30 couples in 8 months), ≥75% protocol adherence, and ≥75% (e.g., education workbook completion) 2. The intervention will be acceptable, with \>80% of participants reporting satisfaction with Planning Together. 3. Patterns of primary outcomes (contraceptive knowledge, communication quality, community referral utilization) and secondary outcomes (agreed contraceptive plan, consistent contraceptive usage and satisfaction, psychological distress, and Short Interpregnancy Intervals \[SII\]) will suggest benefits of the intervention.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine — Knoxville, Tennessee
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Joint contraceptive and couple communication education (OTHER)
- Couple communication consultation with Interventionist to increase partner engagement and improve communication (OTHER)
- Check-ins to support continued partner support & communication (OTHER)
- Check-ins to support continued partner support & communication (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine — Knoxville, Tennessee
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (865) 305-9230
Email: Proberson1@utmck.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.