Improving decision-making for high-risk pregnant patients with high blood pressure
Official title: Optimizing decision-making to improve maternal outcomes in high-risk pregnant patients with hypertensive disorders - Resubmission - 1
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10808647 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help doctors and expectant moms make better choices about delivery methods for high-risk pregnancies with high blood pressure, by comparing the safety of inducing labor versus having a cesarean section.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $170,420 |
| NIH project number | 1K08HD111687-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10808647 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals diagnosed with hypertensive disorders who are at high risk for complications during delivery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those without hypertensive disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the decision-making process for managing high-risk pregnancies affected by hypertensive disorders. It aims to compare the risks associated with different delivery methods, such as induction of labor versus cesarean delivery, to better inform healthcare providers and patients. By analyzing a large dataset, the study seeks to identify specific factors that influence outcomes and develop a decision model tailored to individual patient needs. This approach aims to reduce unnecessary cesarean deliveries and improve maternal health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer delivery methods and improved health outcomes for mothers with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that optimizing decision-making in obstetrics can lead to improved maternal and fetal outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Penfield, Christina — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Penfield, Christina
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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.