Helping pregnant Latinas reduce stress and improve health for themselves and their babies
Official title: Reductions in biopsychosocial risks for pregnant Latinas and their infants: the Mastery Lifestyle Intervention
Funded at Microgen, LLC · NIH-11042831 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special program can help pregnant Mexican-American women manage stress and anxiety to have healthier pregnancies and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Microgen, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Marque, United States) |
| Project start | April 8, 2021 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $603,023 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD101535-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11042831 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant Latina women experiencing psychological distress or at risk for adverse birth outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not identify as Latina may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on pregnant Mexican-American women, known as Latinas, who are at risk for psychological distress that can lead to negative birth outcomes. The study introduces the Mastery Lifestyle Intervention (MLI), a culturally tailored program that combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Problem-Solving Therapy over six weeks. The intervention aims to be integrated into regular prenatal care, helping women manage anxiety, depression, and stress during pregnancy. By addressing these psychological factors, the research seeks to improve overall maternal and infant health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier pregnancies and better birth outcomes for Latina women and their infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using culturally relevant interventions to improve mental health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
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Microgen, LLC
La Marque, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ruiz, Roberta Jeanne — Microgen, LLC
- Study coordinator: Ruiz, Roberta Jeanne
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.