Promoting Shared Decision Making in Periviable Care

B
Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds, MD

Primary Investigator

Overview

The purpose of this study is to test the Periviable GOALS (Getting Optimal Alignment around Life Support) decision support tool (DST) among  pregnant women (and their significant others) who are hospitalized for a potential periviable (early premature) delivery.  We will evaluate the Periviable GOALS decision Support Tool's effects on shared decision quality, mental health, and neonatal treatment preference.

Description

Researchers will interview pregnant participants before and after giving birth. Some participants will receive additional decision-making support from a trained team member using the Periviable GOALS decision support tool.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    preterm delivery, pregnancy
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Pregnancy complication posing threat of periviable delivery between 22-24 weeks gestation
Exclusion Criteria:
  • Pregnant persons in active labor
  • Pregnant persons who have not been counseled by their healthcare team
  • Pregnant persons not admitted for reasons indicative of a threatened early delivery
  • Known fatal fetal anomaly.

Updated on 05 May 2024. Study ID: 12981, OBGYN-IIR-GOALS-RCT
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