Plain-English translation of NCT05838404 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This study tests a program called M-O-M-S (Mentors Offering Maternal Support), which brings together pregnant women for classes led by mothers who have already gone through pregnancy and childbirth. The classes focus on the emotional and relationship changes that happen during pregnancy, help you prepare mentally for labor and motherhood, and provide support from other pregnant women going through the same experience.
Many pregnant women experience anxiety and depression during pregnancy, but there are limited options for support that specifically address these concerns. This trial exists to see whether peer support from experienced mothers can help reduce these feelings and improve emotional health during pregnancy.
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If you join, you would attend a series of classes in small groups of 10–12 pregnant women led by a mentor who has experienced pregnancy and motherhood. The classes cover the emotional and relationship changes that happen during pregnancy, mental preparation for labor, and provide peer support. You would be part of the study from early pregnancy onward, and researchers would compare your mental health outcomes to those of other pregnant women.
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United States
Sponsor
Tulane University
Enrollment target
~240 participants
Started
November 2023
Primary completion
November 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Emily Harville, PhD
Tulane University
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