Improving maternal care for Black women through community support.
A Pragmatic Trial of Integrating Community-based Patient Navigation into the Continuum of Maternal Care for Black Women in a Safety-Net Health System: Effects on Maternal Health, Health Care, Morbidit
['FUNDING_R01'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-10865040
This study is all about helping Black women in Georgia have healthier pregnancies by providing friendly support from community navigators who can guide them to the right healthcare and help them tackle any challenges they face.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10865040 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing maternal health outcomes for Black women in Georgia by integrating community-based patient navigation into their care continuum. It aims to address the high rates of maternal mortality and severe morbidity among this population, particularly in safety-net health systems. The approach involves using culturally competent patient navigators to help women access quality healthcare, manage chronic conditions, and overcome barriers related to discrimination and systemic racism. By fostering a supportive environment, the study seeks to improve healthcare utilization and overall maternal health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black women who are pregnant or recently postpartum, particularly those receiving care in safety-net hospitals.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Black or those who do not engage with safety-net health systems may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates among Black women by improving access to quality care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based patient navigation can effectively improve health outcomes in marginalized populations, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DUNLOP, ANNE LANG — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: DUNLOP, ANNE LANG
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.