Helping women with substance use disorders make better contraceptive choices after childbirth
Improving Postpartum Contraceptive Decision-Making Among Women With Substance Use Disorders
This study is looking to help new moms with substance use disorders make better choices about birth control after having a baby by testing a helpful tool called MyPath, which aims to reduce unexpected pregnancies and support women in using effective contraceptive methods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Magee-Women's Res Inst and Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11067737 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving contraceptive decision-making among postpartum women who have substance use disorders (SUDs). It aims to address the high rates of unintended pregnancies in this population by testing a new decision support tool called MyPath. This tool is designed to help women choose and continue using effective contraceptive methods after giving birth. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial with 350 participants to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in reducing unintended pregnancies and improving contraceptive use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are postpartum women who have been diagnosed with substance use disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are not postpartum or do not have substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of unintended pregnancies among women with substance use disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using decision support tools for reproductive health, but this specific approach targeting women with SUDs is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, UNITED STATES
- Magee-Women's Res Inst and Foundation — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krans, Elizabeth E — Magee-Women's Res Inst and Foundation
- Study coordinator: Krans, Elizabeth E
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.