Timing of Physician Rounds for Antepartum Patients (NCT07215507)
Effect of Timing of Physician Rounds on Hospital Experience for High-Risk Antepartum Patients: A Randomized Controlled TrialTiming of Physician Rounds for Antepartum Patients
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will include patients admitted to the Antepartum service at Duke University Hospital, many of whom are managing high-risk pregnancies that require extended hospital stays and frequent physician interactions. Currently, two rounding methods are used interchangeably for patients who do not have pregnancy or delivery complications that would preclude participation in delayed daytime rounding. This randomized controlled trial will compare two rounding models: the standard model, in which patients receive two rounds (an early morning bedside encounter and a later team discussion), and the intervention model, which consolidates both rounds into a single, later-morning bedside encounter following the team's review of clinical data. The primary objective is to assess whether consolidating physician rounds into a single, later-morning encounter-referred to as discovery rounding-improves patient satisfaction with communication.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Duke University Hospital — Durham, North Carolina
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Discovery Rounding (BEHAVIORAL)
- Standard Rounding (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "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 (2 Sites)
- Duke University Hospital — Durham, North Carolina
- Duke University Hospital — Durham, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (832) 967-7998
Email: hannah.kelly@duke.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.