Collecting data on maternal and infant health in New York State
DP21-001 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
This study is looking to learn more about the health of new moms and their babies in New York State by asking around 1,600 women who have recently given birth to share their experiences through surveys, so we can make health services better for families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Health Research INC, New York State Doh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Menands, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063086 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to gather high-quality data on maternal and infant health in New York State, focusing on women who have recently given birth. A sample of approximately 1,600 women will be surveyed over five years, using questionnaires sent by mail and followed up with phone calls for those who do not respond. The data collected will help address key health priorities and improve maternal and child health services in the state. This initiative is crucial for understanding and monitoring health trends and outcomes for mothers and infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have recently given birth to a live-born infant in New York State, excluding New York City.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or who gave birth in New York City may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and child health services and better health outcomes for mothers and infants in New York State.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have successfully collected and utilized maternal and child health data in other states, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
Menands, United States
- Health Research INC, New York State Doh — Menands, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nguyen, Trang Q — Health Research INC, New York State Doh
- Study coordinator: Nguyen, Trang Q
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 below.