U.S., Aug. 6 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07104123) titled 'Substance Use in Pregnant People - Optimizing Retention in Treatment' on July 29.
Brief Summary: Substance use during pregnancy is a serious concern-and one of the top three causes of death during and after pregnancy in the United States. While treatments like medication and counseling can help, many people stop treatment after giving birth. In fact, 55% to 80% of patients in our studies left treatment within one year postpartum. This is especially true for those who also face challenges like unstable housing, lack of transportation, or difficulty accessing childcare-things often referred to as "social determinants of health."
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