Colorado Nurse Family Heart Program
Colorado Nurse Family Heart Trial for the ENRICH program
This program adds heart‑healthy coaching to Nurse‑Family Partnership home visits and Diabetes Prevention Program content to help under‑resourced first‑time pregnant women and their children keep blood pressure, weight, and overall heart health on a healthier path.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11128727 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you join, a Nurse‑Family Partnership nurse will visit you during pregnancy and up to 24 months after your baby is born, offering support at home. The program adds a year‑long heart‑health curriculum adapted from the National Diabetes Prevention Program focused on healthy eating, physical activity, and blood‑pressure and weight management for moms. Study staff will collect routine measures such as blood pressure, weight/BMI, and child growth markers and follow outcomes over time for both mother and child. The project focuses on under‑resourced and racially/ethnically diverse families served by Denver Health and NFP partners, with the aim of making the enhanced program practical for broader use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are first‑time, under‑resourced pregnant women (and their infants) enrolled in Nurse‑Family Partnership services, especially those served by Denver Health and local NFP partners.
Not a fit: People who are not pregnant, are not first‑time mothers, or live outside participating NFP service areas are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could help mothers and their children maintain healthier blood pressure and weight and lower their long‑term risk of heart disease.
How similar studies have performed: Nurse‑Family Partnership and the National Diabetes Prevention Program have each shown benefits for maternal and metabolic outcomes, but combining them specifically to improve early childhood cardiovascular health is a new application.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allison, Mandy Atlee — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Allison, Mandy Atlee
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.