Comparing in-person and telehealth visits for new mothers
Official title: Telehealth in home visiting for new mothers: Are outcomes different if the first visits are in person?
Funded at University of New Haven · NIH-10786558 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at whether new moms and their babies do better with home visits from healthcare providers in person or through video calls, especially during the pandemic, to help improve future support for families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Haven NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2022 |
| Project end | October 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $68,350 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HD107234-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10786558 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are new mothers who have received home visiting services, particularly those who experienced both in-person and telehealth visits.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not new mothers or those who did not participate in home visiting programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of telehealth home visiting programs for new mothers compared to traditional in-person visits. It focuses on understanding how the mode of initial visits impacts maternal and child health outcomes, child development, and family relationships. By analyzing data from families who received home visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, the study aims to determine if establishing a relationship through in-person visits leads to better outcomes than using telehealth methods. The findings could help shape future home visiting practices for new mothers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve home visiting programs, leading to better health outcomes for mothers and children.
How similar studies have gone: While telehealth has been rapidly adopted, there is limited evidence on its effectiveness compared to in-person visits, making this research a novel exploration.
Where this research is happening
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University of New Haven
West Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Holland, Margaret Langford — University of New Haven
- Study coordinator: Holland, Margaret Langford
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.