Storytelling for Provider Empathy & Patient Trust in Obstetric Care

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.

NCT Number	NCT07588308
Lead Sponsor	Duke University Collaborators: Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation
Conditions	Pregnancy, Labor Pain
Enrollment	120 participants
Start Date	2026-08
Primary Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-08-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-06