Improving health equity for pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorder
Official title: Community Partnership
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-10908722 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The ELEVATE Center is working to improve health support for pregnant and new moms dealing with substance use issues, especially focusing on Native mothers and those in rural areas, by teaming up with community members to make sure their needs are heard and met.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $194,028 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113169-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908722 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant and postpartum individuals, particularly those with substance use disorder, who belong to marginalized communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as pregnant or postpartum, or those without substance use disorder, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The ELEVATE Center aims to enhance health equity for pregnant and postpartum individuals facing substance use disorder (SUD) by leveraging community partnerships and addressing structural barriers. This research involves collaboration with community members and those with lived experiences to ensure that the needs of marginalized populations, particularly Native mothers and those in rural areas, are prioritized. By sharing authority and fostering trust, the project seeks to create impactful health interventions that are informed by the communities they serve. The approach emphasizes community engagement and aims to radically transform traditional research methodologies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities for pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to health equity, indicating that this methodology is promising and not entirely novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tanana, Heather — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Tanana, Heather
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.