Building partnerships for better maternal health in Indigenous communities
Official title: Community Partnership and Engagement
Funded at University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · NIH-10908633 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working together with Indigenous communities in Oklahoma to improve maternal health and ensure everyone has a fair chance at good health, by listening to their needs and experiences throughout the research process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $495,581 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113173-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908633 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are Indigenous individuals and families, particularly those from the Cherokee and Chickasaw Nations, who are interested in maternal health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Indigenous or are not connected to the targeted communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing collaboration between academic institutions and Indigenous communities in Oklahoma to address maternal health and health equity. By engaging community partners in all stages of the research process, from question selection to implementation of findings, the project aims to ensure that the unique needs and experiences of these communities are prioritized. The initiative builds on previous work funded by PCORI and leverages resources from the Oklahoma Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute to foster effective partnerships. Ultimately, the goal is to empower Indigenous communities through research that directly benefits their health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes and greater health equity for Indigenous populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to health research, particularly in Indigenous populations, indicating a promising avenue for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
Oklahoma City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spicer, Paul G — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Spicer, Paul G
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.