Storytelling for Provider Empathy & Patient Trust in Obstetric Care

Sponsor
Duke University
Study ID
NCT07588308
Status
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Conditions

  • Labor Pain
  • Pregnancy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Digital storytelling video + written reflection — BEHAVIORAL
    Providers in the intervention arm watch a digital storytelling video and complete a brief written reflection to ensure engagement.
  • General culturally sensitive care materials — BEHAVIORAL
    Providers in the control arm receive general written information about culturally sensitive care.

Study Details

Aim 3 is a provider-focused pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating a digital storytelling intervention to increase obstetric care providers' empathy and to examine associations with postpartum patient trust. Providers randomized to the intervention view a video of Black women's labor pain and care experiences and complete a brief reflection; control providers receive general culturally sensitive care materials. Outcomes include change in provider empathy (primary) and patient trust among Black postpartum patients under those providers' care (secondary). Risks are minimal and mitigated via consent, voluntary participation, the option to skip questions, and secure data practices.

Key Dates

First listed
May 14, 2026
Start date
Jun 30, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2026
Completion
Jul 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
120 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Experimental: Storytelling Intervention
    Obstetric care providers view a digital storytelling video of Black women's labor pain and obstetric care experiences and complete a brief written reflection.
  • Active Comparator: Control - Culturally Sensitive Materials
    Obstetric care providers receive general written information about culturally sensitive care.

Primary Outcome Measure

Provider empathy survey [ Time Frame: Baseline and 2-4 weeks after intervention ]

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