Improving health outcomes for mothers and babies in Vermont
Official title: RFA-DP-21-001 Component A: Vermont Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
Funded at Vermont State Agency of Human Services · NIH-11057482 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about listening to new moms in Vermont to learn about their experiences during and after pregnancy, so we can make health services better for both mothers and their babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vermont State Agency of Human Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waterbury, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006584-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057482 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are new mothers who have recently given birth in Vermont.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not new mothers or who have not recently given birth in Vermont may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on gathering information from new mothers in Vermont to understand their experiences and behaviors related to pregnancy. Each month, a sample of new mothers is selected to participate in a survey that includes questions about their health and well-being before, during, and shortly after pregnancy. Participants receive a letter informing them about the survey, followed by multiple mailings and phone calls to encourage participation. The goal is to collect valuable data that can help improve maternal and infant health services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced health services and support for mothers and their babies in Vermont.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in maternal health research have shown success in improving health outcomes, indicating that this methodology is effective.
Where this research is happening
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Vermont State Agency of Human Services
Waterbury, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brozicevic, Peggy Mary — Vermont State Agency of Human Services
- Study coordinator: Brozicevic, Peggy Mary
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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.