Storytelling for Provider Empathy & Patient Trust in Obstetric Care
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorDuke University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Licensed clinician employed or credentialed at Duke Health Birthing Centers (nurse, anesthesia care provider, obstetrician, or nurse midwife).
In clinical practice for at least 6 months post-orientation.
Able to read and understand English.
Self-identified non-Hispanic Black American women.
Disqualifiers
Providers in training or with <6 months independent clinical practice.
Providers unwilling or unable to give informed consent.
Under 18 years of age.
Non-English speakers (due to study survey language limitations).
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Digital storytelling video + written reflection
BehavioralProviders in the intervention arm watch a digital storytelling video and complete a brief written reflection to ensure engagement.
General culturally sensitive care materials
BehavioralProviders in the control arm receive general written information about culturally sensitive care.
Treatment groups
120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Storytelling InterventionExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control - Culturally Sensitive MaterialsActive comparator 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Provider empathy survey
An 8-question empathy survey for doctors measures perspective-taking, compassionate care, and emotional connection with patients. Each item is scored on a Likert scale of 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). The total score ranges from 7 to 49, where a higher score indicates greater empathy.
Time frame
Baseline and 2-4 weeks after interventionLocations
Sponsors and contacts
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Duke University
Lead sponsor
Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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