Improving decision-making for labor induction in women with obesity
Official title: Advancing Shared Decision-Making for Labor Induction among Women with Obesity
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10887275 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping women with obesity, especially Black women, make informed choices about their labor induction by focusing on their personal values and preferences, so they can have a better birth experience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $151,317 |
| NIH project number | 1K01HS029525-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10887275 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women of reproductive age with obesity who are considering labor induction.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have obesity or are not pregnant may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing shared decision-making for labor induction among women with obesity, a group that faces unique maternal-fetal risks. It aims to center women's values and preferences in the decision-making process regarding the timing and method of delivery. The project will explore new approaches to understanding obesity and its impact on labor induction, addressing biases and stigma that can affect care quality. By prioritizing a patient-centered approach, the research seeks to improve the overall birth experience for women with obesity, particularly among Black women who are disproportionately affected.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and respectful care for women with obesity during labor induction, improving maternal and fetal outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: There is growing literature suggesting that addressing weight bias and focusing on patient-centered care can improve outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Glazer, Kimberly B — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Glazer, Kimberly B
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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.