Improving maternal health for Indigenous mothers
Center for Indigenous Resilience, Culture, and Maternal Health Equity
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR · NIH-10908628
This study is looking at ways to improve the health and safety of Indigenous mothers during pregnancy and after childbirth by understanding the challenges they face and working together with their communities to create better care solutions.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10908628 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Indigenous mothers in the U.S. by exploring the structural, social, and biobehavioral factors contributing to these disparities. The Center for Indigenous Resilience, Culture, and Maternal Health Equity (CIRCLE) aims to implement innovative solutions through community partnerships and patient-centered outcomes research. By engaging with Indigenous communities, the project seeks to translate scientific findings into effective interventions for preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are Indigenous mothers who self-identify as American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Native American.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Indigenous or are not engaged in maternal health may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce maternal health disparities and improve outcomes for Indigenous mothers and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-based interventions, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR — OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHREFFLER, KARINA M. — UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR
- Study coordinator: SHREFFLER, KARINA M.
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.
Conditions: Autoimmune Diseases