Effects of childhood sexual abuse on women's reproductive health
Official title: Impacts and mechanisms of child sexual abuse in women's impaired fecundity and pregnancy outcomes
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10986345 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how childhood sexual abuse can affect women's ability to get pregnant and have healthy pregnancies, focusing on both the physical and emotional challenges they might face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $251,310 |
| NIH project number | 1R21HD113863-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10986345 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and are facing reproductive health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced childhood sexual abuse or do not have reproductive health concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how childhood sexual abuse (CSA) affects women's ability to conceive and their pregnancy outcomes. It aims to understand the biological and psychological mechanisms that may contribute to reproductive health issues in women who have experienced CSA. By examining factors such as chronic inflammation and mental health challenges, the study seeks to provide a clearer picture of how CSA impacts women's reproductive health. The research will analyze data on various types of child abuse and their timing to identify patterns and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for women facing reproductive health challenges linked to childhood trauma.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated significant associations between childhood trauma and reproductive health issues, suggesting that this study builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Assini-Meytin, Luciana C — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Assini-Meytin, Luciana C
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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.