Health and safety of pregnant travelers going abroad
CK21-001 - Global TravEpiNet (GTEN): U.S. Travelers' Health Research, Surveillance, Communication and Outreach Network Supplement - Pregnant Travelers
This study is all about keeping pregnant travelers safe and healthy while they explore the world, by gathering important health information and creating helpful resources for them and their doctors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11300926 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the health risks faced by pregnant travelers and aims to improve their safety during international travel. It involves collecting real-time data on pre-travel health care provided to these individuals and developing educational materials to inform them about potential health risks. The project also includes a public health outreach program that offers resources in multiple languages and a clinical guidance tool for healthcare providers. By gathering biosamples before and after travel, the research seeks to enhance interventions that protect both travelers and their communities from infectious diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals planning to travel internationally.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not plan to travel abroad may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health outcomes for pregnant travelers and reduce the risk of disease transmission to their communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving health outcomes for travelers through similar public health initiatives and data collection efforts.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Larocque, Regina C — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Larocque, Regina 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.