How nurse home visits during pregnancy and early childhood affect chronic disease development over time
Influence of Prenatal and Early Childhood Home-Visiting by Nurses on Development of Chronic Disease: 29-year Follow-Up of a Randomized Clinical Trial
This study looks at how visits from nurses to help low-income mothers during pregnancy and early childhood can positively impact their health and their children's health over 29 years, focusing on preventing chronic diseases and improving overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10630152 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term effects of a program where nurses visit low-income mothers during pregnancy and early childhood to provide support and education. The study follows participants for 29 years to assess how these home visits influence the health of both mothers and their first-born children, particularly regarding chronic diseases. By promoting healthy behaviors and connecting families with resources, the program aims to improve health outcomes and economic stability. Participants are assessed at various stages of their lives to track health developments and outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income women who are pregnant or have recently given birth, particularly those with no previous live births.
Not a fit: Patients who are not low-income or who have had previous live births may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and children, potentially reducing the incidence of chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies of similar home-visiting programs have shown positive outcomes in maternal and child health, indicating that this approach has been effective in the past.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Olds, David L — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Olds, David L
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.