Columbia Pregnancy and Maternal‑Fetal Care Center
Columbia University Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network Clinical Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11310008
This center runs clinical trials and long-term studies to improve care for pregnant and breastfeeding people, especially those at higher risk.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11310008 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you take part, you would be cared for at Columbia or one of three partner hospitals that together see over 23,000 patients a year. The center conducts coordinated randomized trials and large observational studies and may collect clinical information and biospecimens such as placenta tissue. Staff emphasize community-engaged enrollment, retention, and safety monitoring, with special attention to diverse and underserved populations. Many participants have high‑risk pregnancies, so the research focuses on real-world needs of people and newborns.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant or breastfeeding people receiving care at Columbia, Christiana Care, Saint Peter's, or Yale New Haven hospitals, especially those with high‑risk pregnancies.
Not a fit: People who are not pregnant or breastfeeding, or who cannot travel to one of the participating centers, are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Successful work here could lead to better treatments, safer pregnancy care, and improved outcomes for mothers and babies.
How similar studies have performed: The MFMU network has a long track record of successful multi-site trials that have influenced obstetric care, so this center builds on a proven model.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ZORK, NOELIA MILENA MODAD — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: ZORK, NOELIA MILENA MODAD
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.