Improving heart health for mothers and young children through home visits
Official title: Expanding the Family Check-Up in Early Childhood to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Young Children (ENRICH)
Funded at Magee-Women's Res Inst and Foundation · NIH-10930227 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a special program called FCU-Heart to help new moms and their kids stay healthy by offering personalized support on things like eating well, exercising, and managing stress, so they can improve their heart health together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Magee-Women's Res Inst and Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 16, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $829,350 |
| NIH project number | 4UH3HL163116-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930227 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include postpartum mothers with cardiovascular risk factors and their children aged 0 to 3 years.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not postpartum or whose children are older than three years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cardiovascular health for postpartum mothers and their children up to three years old by adapting a home visiting program called Family Check-Up. The program, named FCU-Heart, will provide personalized support to mothers at risk for cardiovascular issues, including guidance on diet, exercise, and stress management. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of this intervention compared to standard practices. Participants will receive tailored coaching and resources over several weeks to help them achieve their health goals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health outcomes for mothers and their young children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using home visiting programs to improve health outcomes, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Magee-Women's Res Inst and Foundation
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Catov, Janet M — Magee-Women's Res Inst and Foundation
- Study coordinator: Catov, Janet M
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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.