Antenatal High-Risk Pregnancy Care Bundle in Rural Nepal
Official title: Implementing and Evaluating an Antenatal High-Risk Pregnancy Intervention Bundle in Rural Nepal
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11518546 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nurse-led program will identify high-risk pregnancies in rural Nepal, use telehealth and scorechecklists to manage them and aim to reduce maternal and newborn illness and death.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $65,075 |
| NIH project number | 3R21TW013261-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11518546 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant individuals in rural Nepal who are identified as high-risk by the risk score and receive telehealth follow-up.
✕Less likely to help
Pregnant individuals with low-risk pregnancies who do not require enhanced telehealth follow-up.
What this research studies
This project works with local nurses in rural Nepal to identify pregnancies at high risk using a simple risk score and ultrasound. It will implement a telehealth follow-up system so remote specialists can advise on care and referrals. The study uses mixed methods to measure how acceptable and feasible the program is and to gather preliminary data on maternal and neonatal outcomes. The goal is to pilot a scalable approach that could improve care for high-risk pregnancies where resources are limited.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality by improving early identification and remote specialist support for high-risk pregnancies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies suggest that risk scoring and telehealth can improve maternal care in low-resource settings, but this exact implementation is being tested.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ranjit, Anju — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ranjit, Anju
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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.