Creating a better tool to assess health risks in pregnant patients
Official title: Developing a refined comorbidity index for use in obstetric patients
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10930089 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new tool to help doctors better understand the health risks for pregnant women by looking at various health conditions, so they can provide safer and better care during childbirth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $547,931 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD112442-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930089 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals with existing health conditions that may complicate their pregnancy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are healthy and have no comorbidities may not benefit directly from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a refined comorbidity index specifically for obstetric patients to improve the evaluation of maternal health outcomes. By analyzing data from Maryland's hospital-based surveillance systems and electronic health records, the project seeks to identify and validate a comprehensive list of health conditions that can affect maternal morbidity and mortality. This tool will help healthcare providers better understand the risks associated with different patient populations and improve the quality of care in birthing hospitals. Ultimately, it aims to enhance the monitoring of quality improvement initiatives in obstetrics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes by enabling better risk assessment and management during pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that developing specific indices for assessing health risks can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Creanga, Andreea Alina — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Creanga, Andreea Alina
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.