Factors affecting newborn health and care in their first year
Determinants of Newborn Health and Health Care Trajectories in the First Year of Life
['FUNDING_R01'] · DARTMOUTH COLLEGE · NIH-10833553
This study looks at how the different types of care newborns get in hospitals affect their health during their first year, especially for those who are less at risk, to find ways to make their care better and help them thrive.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DARTMOUTH COLLEGE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HANOVER, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10833553 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different types of inpatient care received by newborns impact their health outcomes during the first year of life. By analyzing a large dataset of over 1.13 million Medicaid-insured newborns in Texas, the study aims to identify variations in neonatal care across hospitals and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The researchers will focus on understanding how these variations relate to health outcomes after discharge, particularly for lower-risk newborns. The goal is to uncover modifiable aspects of care that could improve infant health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are newborns, particularly those who are lower-risk and have received inpatient care in NICUs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not newborns or those who do not require inpatient neonatal care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare practices that enhance the health outcomes of newborns.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that variations in neonatal care can significantly affect health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
HANOVER, UNITED STATES
- DARTMOUTH COLLEGE — HANOVER, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GOODMAN, DAVID C. — DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
- Study coordinator: GOODMAN, DAVID C.
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.