Creating benchmarks for the care of late preterm infants in hospitals
Official title: Developing Clinical Benchmarks and Quality Indicators forLate Preterm Infants During the Birth Hospitalization
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11053651 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make sure late preterm babies, born a bit early, get the best care possible in the hospital so they can be healthy and help their moms bond and breastfeed better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $165,780 |
| NIH project number | 1K23HD114878-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053651 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are late preterm infants born between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation who require hospitalization after birth.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are full-term infants or those who do not require hospitalization after birth may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the care of late preterm infants, who are born between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation. The project aims to identify clinical benchmarks and quality indicators that can standardize care practices during the birth hospitalization. By evaluating current medical interventions and their outcomes, the research seeks to minimize variability in care across different hospitals. The ultimate goal is to enhance the health and well-being of these vulnerable infants and support their mothers in bonding and breastfeeding.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for late preterm infants and better support for their families during the critical early days of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in establishing clinical benchmarks for other neonatal populations, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Joshi, Neha Shirish — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Joshi, Neha Shirish
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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.