A program to improve care and wellbeing for Black birthing people
Official title: Holistic Care Partners: A Black woman-led nurse navigation program to improve care, reduce harm, and enhance perinatal wellbeing for Black birthing people
Funded at New York University · NIH-10743468 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new support program led by Black women to help improve the health and experiences of Black individuals during pregnancy and childbirth, aiming to reduce serious health issues and ensure safer, more positive outcomes for mothers and their babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $446,605 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR020960-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10743468 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black women and birthing individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or are not currently pregnant may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a nurse navigation program led by Black women to enhance the care and wellbeing of Black birthing individuals. It aims to address the significant disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly severe maternal morbidity and mortality rates that disproportionately affect Black communities. The program will provide support and resources to improve prenatal care experiences, reduce harm, and promote positive birth outcomes through community engagement and tailored interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes and reduced mortality rates for Black birthing people.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can significantly improve maternal health outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lyndon, Audrey L — New York University
- Study coordinator: Lyndon, Audrey L
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.