Examining racial and ethnic differences in pregnancy-related high blood pressure issues in the US
Official title: Investigating Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy in the US
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10870551 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how high blood pressure during pregnancy affects different racial and ethnic groups in the US, especially focusing on Non-Hispanic Black individuals, to find out how things like income and healthcare access play a role, and to discover ways to improve care and reduce these differences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $241,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R21MD019391-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10870551 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals, particularly those who identify as Non-Hispanic Black, who are at risk for hypertensive disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or who do not belong to the racial/ethnic groups being studied may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the significant disparities in hypertensive disorders during pregnancy among different racial and ethnic groups in the US, particularly focusing on Non-Hispanic Black individuals. It aims to understand how factors like socioeconomic status and access to healthcare contribute to these disparities. By developing a decision model, the research seeks to evaluate the natural history of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and identify effective interventions to reduce both the overall burden and the racial/ethnic disparities associated with these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve maternal health outcomes and reduce the incidence of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy among at-risk populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted significant disparities in maternal health outcomes among different racial and ethnic groups, indicating that this area of investigation is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ogbuoji, Osondu — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Ogbuoji, Osondu
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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.