Improving Health for Babies in Areas with Limited Resources
Interventions to Reduce Infant Mortality and Morbidity in Low Resource Settings
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · NIH-11144993
This work aims to find better ways to keep mothers and their babies healthy and reduce serious health problems for infants in places where medical resources are scarce.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11144993 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our team, with a strong history of success, is dedicated to improving the health of mothers and infants, especially in Zambia. We focus on understanding and preventing the most common causes of illness and death in newborns and young children. By working closely with local partners, we conduct important health studies and clinical trials to develop new guidelines and improve care practices. Our goal is to ensure more babies survive and thrive, even in challenging environments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work is most relevant to pregnant mothers and their infants living in low-resource settings, particularly in rural and urban areas of Zambia.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the specific low-resource settings and geographic areas where this research is conducted may not directly benefit from this particular grant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new and improved healthcare practices and guidelines that significantly reduce infant illness and death in vulnerable communities worldwide.
How similar studies have performed: The team has an established record of major accomplishments, with previous studies leading to important international and national guidelines and improved care practices.
Where this research is happening
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM — BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CARLO FONT, WALDEMAR A. — UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
- Study coordinator: CARLO FONT, WALDEMAR A.
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.