Guiding delivery decisions to improve outcomes for high-risk pregnancies with high blood pressure
Official title: Optimizing decision-making to improve maternal outcomes in high-risk pregnant patients with hypertensive disorders - Resubmission - 1
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11408618 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A physician-scientist at NYU is studying when to induce labor versus performing a cesarean in pregnant people with high blood pressure to reduce serious pregnancy-related problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $164,265 |
| NIH project number | 5K08HD111687-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408618 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy who are at or near delivery and require delivery planning.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without HDP or those not facing delivery decisions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project looks at how delivery decisions affect mothers with hypertensive disorders during birth. It will use a large patient dataset to compare outcomes from inducing labor versus immediate cesarean delivery. The goal is to build a practical model to help clinicians tailor delivery plans to each patient’s risks and preferences. By understanding which approach leads to better safety and recovery, care for high-risk pregnancies can become more precise and patient-centered.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could support personalized decisions that lower maternal complications and improve birth outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary data suggest variation in delivery practices and potential benefits from better decision models, but more precise comparisons are needed.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Penfield, Christina — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Penfield, Christina
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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.