Helping pregnant people decide about prenatal genetic testing to improve pregnancy outcomes
Engaging Patients in Prenatal Genetic Testing Decisions as a Pathway to Improve Obstetric Outcomes
This project will build a friendly digital tool to help pregnant people understand prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic options and make choices that match their values.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11295474 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
As a pregnant person, you'll hear about a new digital tool being designed to explain prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic tests in plain language. The team will create the tool with input from patients and clinicians, use usability testing and interviews to refine it, and pilot it in obstetric clinics to see how it affects understanding and choices. The work may use AI to tailor information to individual needs and track whether patients get timely access to recommended follow-up testing. Results are intended to improve how genomic information is shared and used during prenatal care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Pregnant people who are considering or offered prenatal genetic screening or diagnostic testing and want decision support are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who are not pregnant or who are not considering prenatal genetic testing are unlikely to directly benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help pregnant people make clearer, values-based decisions about prenatal genetic testing and improve pregnancy and newborn outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous decision aids for prenatal testing have improved understanding and satisfaction, but a digital, AI-enhanced decision tool is a newer approach with limited prior testing.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Farrell, Ruth — Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru
- Study coordinator: Farrell, Ruth
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.