Improving care for pregnant women with sickle cell disease in Ghana
Official title: Multidisciplinary sickle cell disease obstetrics care program in Ghana: Non-academic vs.Academic Hospital (Pilot Study)
Funded at College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana · NIH-11079620 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving care for pregnant women with sickle cell disease in Ghana, making sure they get the best support from a team of doctors to help keep them and their babies healthy during pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Accra, Ghana) |
| Project start | August 11, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $85,310 |
| NIH project number | 5K43TW012579-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11079620 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women diagnosed with sickle cell disease who are receiving care at participating hospitals in Ghana.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not have a diagnosis of sickle cell disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care provided to pregnant women with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Ghana, where pregnancy poses significant health risks. The study involves a multidisciplinary team that has established a specialized clinic to monitor and manage these patients closely. By analyzing past maternal deaths and implementing new clinical guidelines, the team aims to reduce complications such as acute chest syndrome and improve overall maternal health outcomes. Patients will receive coordinated care from obstetricians and hematologists to ensure better management of their condition during pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce maternal mortality rates among pregnant women with sickle cell disease in Ghana.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in similar settings have shown promising results in reducing maternal mortality through improved care protocols, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Asare, Eugenia Vicky — College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana
- Study coordinator: Asare, Eugenia Vicky
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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.