Improving food security and health for pregnant individuals and their children
Official title: Feasibility of an ADAPTive intervention to improve food security and Maternal-Child Health
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-11019947 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help pregnant people who are struggling to get enough food, by offering different kinds of support like nutrition programs and food vouchers, to improve their health and the health of their babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $310,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK141526-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11019947 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals experiencing food insecurity, particularly those from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not experience food insecurity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively address food insecurity among pregnant individuals, which affects their health and the health of their children. It aims to adaptively allocate various interventions, such as nutrition programs and food vouchers, based on individual needs to improve food security. The study will assess the feasibility of recruiting and retaining participants and evaluate the potential effectiveness of these interventions. By tailoring support to the unique circumstances of each participant, the research seeks to enhance maternal and child health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for pregnant individuals and their children by effectively addressing food insecurity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using adaptive interventions to address food insecurity, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palakshappa, Deepak — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Palakshappa, Deepak
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.