Improving care for pregnant women with substance use disorders
Project Nurture Expansion Study
This study is testing a new way to help pregnant women who are dealing with substance use issues by bringing together maternity care, treatment, and support in a friendly and understanding environment, so they can get the help they need for themselves and their babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906655 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care provided to pregnant women struggling with substance use disorders by implementing a comprehensive care model called Project Nurture. The model integrates maternity care, substance use treatment, peer support, and case management into a single setting, aiming to reduce barriers to access and improve collaboration among healthcare providers. By delivering care in a non-judgmental and trauma-informed manner, the project seeks to create a supportive environment for mothers and their children. The initiative is based on previous successful implementations in Oregon and aims to expand these services to better support maternal and infant health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women with substance use disorders who require coordinated care and support.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health outcomes of mothers and infants affected by substance use disorders during pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous implementations of the Project Nurture model in Oregon have shown success in improving care for this population, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cohen, Deborah Jill — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Cohen, Deborah Jill
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.