https://pittplusme.org/study/thrive
THRIVE
STUDY BASICS
Are you 22 weeks pregnant or less and live within 50 miles of Pittsburgh? Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are looking to support people experiencing relationship stress or control through pregnancy and postpartum in a new research study. Participants will be asked to complete 4 surveys about their experiences and will be paid for completing each survey.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about how to support pregnant and postpartum people who are going through relationship stress and control. Sometimes that stress can show up as control, pressure, or violence from a partner. This can look like many things: being isolated or kept from loved ones, controlled around money or work, pressured about sex, threatened, hurt, or not being able to access medical care. Relationship stress and control can also occur in other ways.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- 22 weeks pregnant or less
- Speak English or Spanish
- Experiencing any type of relationship stress or control
- Interested in receiving support during your pregnancy and early postpartum
- Live within 50 miles of Pittsburgh
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
- 4 surveys over 12 months
- Resource connection and support
- Visits with a doula or advocate
IRB: STUDY24080042
- sIRB: Doula Thrive: A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Doula Intervention to Support Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Maya Ragavan
Maya Ragavan, MD, is a general pediatrician and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She is interested in learning more about ways to improve well-child care for children and families. Her research also focuses on supporting families who have experienced stress or trauma.