HIV, gestational diabetes, and TB in pregnancy
Official title: HIV, gestational diabetes and TB in pregnancy
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11398906 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project looks at how HIV, gestational diabetes, and tuberculosis risk intersect during pregnancy to understand how to protect mothers and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $690,173 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AI162235-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11398906 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant women in high-prevalence areas for GDM and TB, especially those living with HIV and in their 2nd or 3rd trimester.
✕Less likely to help
Pregnant women without HIV or those not at risk for GDM/TB in the study region may not benefit from these findings.
What this research studies
The research follows pregnant women in a high-risk area to see how HIV and gestational diabetes affect the body's ability to fight TB during pregnancy and after delivery. Researchers will monitor participants through the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, at delivery, and up to 12 months postpartum, with glucose testing and immune assessments. The study uses blood tests and clinical data to describe how HIV and GDM influence TB risk and immune responses to M. tuberculosis over time. Findings could point to interventions to reduce TB risk in HIV-positive pregnant women and improve maternal and infant health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better screening and interventions to lower TB risk for HIV-positive pregnant women and improve pregnancy outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior data suggest links among HIV, diabetes, and TB; this study aims to describe these relationships specifically in pregnancy.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mathad, Jyoti S — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Mathad, Jyoti S
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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.