A program to support parents dealing with pregnancy and infant loss
Official title: Walk with Me (WWM) for Perinatal Grief
Funded at Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat · NIH-11003949 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful online program called Along With Me, designed for parents who have gone through the heartbreak of losing a pregnancy or infant, to provide them with support and tools to cope better with their grief.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 15, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $803,332 |
| NIH project number | 2R44MH126788-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11003949 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss and are seeking support for their grief.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a pregnancy or infant loss may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a web-based application called Along With Me for perinatal grief, aimed at providing therapeutic support for parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. The program combines evidence-based therapeutic content with training for healthcare professionals to better assist bereaved parents. The research has shown promising results in improving grief self-efficacy and reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress among participants. By addressing the mental health needs of these parents, the program seeks to fill a significant gap in available resources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide essential support and resources to parents coping with the loss of a pregnancy or infant, potentially improving their mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using web-based applications for mental health support, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat
Springfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, David Randolph — Oregon Res Behavioral Intervention Strat
- Study coordinator: Smith, David Randolph
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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.