Advancing better SRH surveys to improve participation and data quality
Official title: Advancing novel survey tools to increase participation and improve sexual and reproductive health data quality
Funded at Ibis Reproductive Health · NIH-11402736 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study tests new survey methods to make sex and pregnancy health research more inclusive and accurate for diverse people in the U.S.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ibis Reproductive Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $424,119 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD109320-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11402736 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults in the United States willing to participate in long-term online surveys about reproductive health.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not interested in online surveys or not within the study’s language or accessibility options may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to recruit a large, diverse group of participants from across the United States and collect longitudinal data on pregnancy-related outcomes. It will compare standard survey questions with four different survey features designed to improve engagement and accuracy, including an anatomical organ inventory and customizable survey language. By tracking retention and data quality, the study hopes to produce more reliable information to guide care for all pregnancy-related needs. Results could lead to better data collection practices in SRH research and ultimately improve healthcare decision-making.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could yield higher-quality data on pregnancy and sexual health, informing better care for diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Prior surveys show that tailoring questions and language can improve participation and data quality, though this exact four-arm design is novel.
Where this research is happening
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Ibis Reproductive Health
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moseson, Heidi Serene — Ibis Reproductive Health
- Study coordinator: Moseson, Heidi Serene
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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.