Improving maternal health and reducing risks of complications during pregnancy
Official title: NHLBI Community Engagement Technical Assistance Center (CETAC)
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11301946 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help improve the health of mothers and their babies, especially for Black women, by finding ways to reduce serious health risks before and during pregnancy, and it involves working closely with local communities to make sure everyone has the support and resources they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2020 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $12,098,656 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2HL158287-01SE |
| Project ID | NIH-11301946 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant, particularly from communities disproportionately affected by maternal health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not planning to conceive or who do not have risk factors associated with maternal morbidity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the rising rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States, particularly among Black women. It aims to identify and mitigate risk factors such as cardiovascular conditions, obesity, and mental health issues that can affect women before and during pregnancy. The approach involves community engagement and partnerships to enhance awareness and access to healthcare resources. By leveraging community-based organizations, the research seeks to implement strategies that can improve health outcomes for mothers and their babies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in maternal health complications and improve overall health outcomes for mothers and infants.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in community engagement approaches to improve maternal health outcomes, indicating that this strategy is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baytop, Chanza — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Baytop, Chanza
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.