Creating a mobile app to help pregnant women care for babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
Effective Caregiving for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Development of an Instructional Mobile Technology Platform for High-Risk Pregnant Women
This study is creating a helpful mobile app for pregnant women at high risk, so they can learn the best ways to care for their newborns who are affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and it will involve talking to experts and moms to make sure the app is easy to use and really meets their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pullman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875678 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile technology platform aimed at assisting high-risk pregnant women in learning effective caregiving strategies for newborns affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). The project involves gathering insights from experts and mothers to adapt an existing tool for better usability and acceptability. By conducting interviews and a small randomized controlled trial, the research aims to ensure that the app meets the needs of mothers and supports their involvement in caring for their newborns. The ultimate goal is to improve maternal-newborn interactions and outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are high-risk pregnant women who may have newborns at risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or whose newborns are not affected by NAS may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower mothers with the knowledge and tools needed to care for their newborns affected by NAS, leading to better health outcomes for both mothers and babies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using mobile technology to support maternal health, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Pullman, United States
- Washington State University — Pullman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burduli, Ekaterina — Washington State University
- Study coordinator: Burduli, Ekaterina
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.