Cardiovascular Risk in at-risk Hispanic women after pregnancy complications
Official title: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in At-Risk Hispanic Women following Pregnancy Complications
Funded at University of Massachusetts Amherst · NIH-11398137 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We’re studying how pregnancy challenges in Hispanic women relate to heart and mental health later in life, to help identify who’s at higher risk and what care they might need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Amherst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hadley, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $341,916 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD106108-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11398137 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Hispanic women of Puerto Rican heritage living in the continental United States who have had pregnancy complications.
✕Less likely to help
Women without pregnancy complications or not in the targeted heritage group may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project follows Hispanic women of Puerto Rican heritage in the continental US to see how problems during pregnancy relate to heart and mental health in middle adulthood. Researchers will collect health data, pregnancy histories, and mental health information to explore connections with cardiometabolic risk and depression. The study aims to build a clearer picture of who is at higher risk so care can be tailored earlier.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could lead to earlier identification and targeted prevention for heart disease and depressive disorders in a high-risk population.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research suggests links between pregnancy complications and later cardiometabolic risk, but data in Puerto Ricans are limited and this study aims to fill that gap.
Where this research is happening
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Hadley, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chasan-Taber, Lisa — University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Study coordinator: Chasan-Taber, Lisa
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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.