Improving maternal care to reduce severe health issues for Black birthing people
Maternal OutcoMes (MOMs) Program: Testing Integrated Maternal Care Model Approaches to Reduce Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity
This study is looking at a new way to provide care for Black birthing people to help prevent serious health issues during and after pregnancy, and it will test different levels of support to see what works best for keeping moms healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Feinstein Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhasset, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10933569 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates an integrated care model aimed at reducing severe maternal morbidity (SMM) among Black birthing people, who face disproportionately high risks during and after pregnancy. The study will implement two different levels of care intensity to provide timely and appropriate support, focusing on preventing complications like preeclampsia and promoting healthy behaviors. By analyzing data from participants, the research aims to establish the long-term effectiveness of this model and its feasibility for prenatal care. The MOMs Program, previously shown to significantly reduce hospital admissions related to SMM, will be expanded to assess its impact during pregnancy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black birthing people who are at high risk for severe maternal morbidity during their pregnancies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Black or those who do not have risk factors for severe maternal morbidity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in severe health complications for Black birthing people during and after pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary findings from the MOMs Program have shown significant success in reducing hospital admissions for SMM, indicating that similar approaches may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Manhasset, United States
- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research — Manhasset, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fitzpatrick, Stephanie Lenay — Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Fitzpatrick, Stephanie Lenay
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.