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MiMoCMidwifery Model of Care for Maternal and Neonatal Health in Ethiopia

What is being tested

Continuity of Midwifery care model

+ Standard care model

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Who is being recruted

From 18 to 49 Years

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How is the trial designed

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Interventional

Study Start: February 2025

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Summary

Principal SponsorDebre Berhan University

Study ContactSolomon H Beshah, PhD

Last updated: January 28, 2026

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Study start date: February 24, 2025

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This clinical trial is investigating a new way to provide care for pregnant women in Ethiopia by using the Midwifery Model of Care (MiMoC). Traditionally, maternity care in Ethiopia can be fragmented, with different healthcare providers involved at different stages, making it difficult for women to have a continuous relationship with their caregivers. The study aims to see if having a consistent midwife throughout pregnancy and childbirth, supported by midwife-led birthing centers, improves the health of mothers and their newborns compared to the usual care. This approach could not only enhance health outcomes but also increase satisfaction and trust in the healthcare system, potentially leading to better use of prenatal and postnatal care services. During the study, 1,654 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either receive care through the MiMoC approach or the standard care. Women in the MiMoC group will have the same midwife throughout their pregnancy and birth, which helps build a supportive relationship. The study will track various health outcomes for mothers and babies, such as birth complications, satisfaction levels, and healthcare usage. Researchers will also look into the costs and overall effectiveness of this model. Data will be collected independently to ensure accuracy, and the results could provide valuable insights for improving maternal and neonatal healthcare in Ethiopia and other similar regions.

Official TitleRemodeling Maternal Health Care: Evaluating the Impact of Implementing the Midwifery Model of Care on Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes in Ethiopia (MiMoC Project)

NCT06854705

Principal SponsorDebre Berhan University

Study ContactSolomon H Beshah, PhD

Last updated: January 28, 2026

Sourced from a government-validated database.Claim as a partner

Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

Design Details

1654 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

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Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Criteria

Female

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

From 18 to 49 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Criteria

3 inclusion criteria required to participate

All sampled pregnant women above 18 years with gestational age less than 24 whole weeks at the first ANC booking at the Government Hospitals

Singleton pregnancy, and

low obstetric risk.

5 exclusion criteria prevent from participating

Women who plan to have an elective cesarean section or

Women who have a history of medical or obstetric complications.

pregnant women who are unable to provide valid information due to mental, hearing, speech, or other medical issues that could worsen their current pregnancy will also be excluded.

pregnant mothers who are temporary residents and are expected to leave the study area before the 42-day postpartum period.

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Study Plan

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Treatment Groups

Study Objectives

2 intervention groups are designated in this study

This study does not include a placebo group

Treatment Groups

Group I

Experimental

the MiMoC Arm which will be the intervention group, will provide the continuity of midwifery care (CoMC) starting from antenatal care up to the postnatal period.

Group II

Active Comparator

Pregnant women who receive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care following standard practice in Ethiopia will be assigned to the control group. An established practice followed the shared model of care in which responsibility is shared among different staff members, including midwives, nurses, health officers, and medical doctors.

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

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