Collecting data to improve maternal and infant health in Massachusetts.
Official title: DP21-001 Component A [Core]: Massachusetts Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
Funded at Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health · NIH-11072953 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to understand the health experiences of mothers and their babies before, during, and after pregnancy, especially focusing on women of color, so we can improve health programs and support for families in Massachusetts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006612-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11072953 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include mothers in Massachusetts who have recently given birth or are in the preconception or postpartum periods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently pregnant or have not recently given birth may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Massachusetts Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) aims to gather important data on the health of mothers and their infants during the preconception, perinatal, and postpartum periods. This research utilizes a mixed-mode survey approach, combining mail and telephone interviews, to capture maternal attitudes, experiences, and behaviors related to pregnancy. By oversampling women of color, the study ensures diverse representation and aims to address health disparities. The data collected will inform maternal and child health programs and policies in Massachusetts, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for mothers and infants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health programs and policies that better support mothers and infants in Massachusetts.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in improving maternal and child health outcomes through data-driven interventions.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stone, Sarah Lederberg — Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health
- Study coordinator: Stone, Sarah Lederberg
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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.