Evaluating the best outcomes for mothers and their babies in clinical trials.
Official title: Desirability Of Outcome Ranking (DOOR) Analyses for the NICHD MFMU and MOMS Studies
Funded at George Washington University · NIH-11136030 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different treatments during pregnancy can affect both moms and their babies, so we can better understand what works best for everyone and improve conversations between doctors and patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $124,666 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HD114848-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11136030 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals and their infants who are involved in clinical trials related to maternal and fetal health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or whose conditions do not involve maternal-fetal health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving decision-making in maternal and fetal medicine by analyzing outcomes from clinical trials conducted by the NICHD Maternal Fetal Medicine Units Network. It aims to understand how different interventions affect both mothers and their babies, recognizing that benefits for one may not always align with benefits for the other. By utilizing the Desirability Of Outcome Ranking (DOOR) approach, the research seeks to clarify these complexities and enhance communication between healthcare providers and patients. The findings could help tailor treatment strategies that better meet the needs of both mothers and their infants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved clinical decision-making and better health outcomes for mothers and their babies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in maternal and fetal medicine have shown success in improving clinical practices, suggesting that this approach could also yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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George Washington University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sandoval, Grecio Jan — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Sandoval, Grecio Jan
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.