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 typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-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

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.