Improving maternal mental health through a culturally-sensitive telehealth platform
Official title: Efficacy of a culturally-sensitive telehealth platform in fostering community-based care coordination for respectful maternal mental health
Funded at Inovcares Connected Comprehensive Healthcare Corporation · NIH-10821967 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how well InovCares, a telehealth service, helps improve mental health care for non-Hispanic Black women during pregnancy by offering personalized support and easy access to care through video calls and messaging.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inovcares Connected Comprehensive Healthcare Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silver Spring, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $360,358 |
| NIH project number | 1R41NR021628-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10821967 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women, especially non-Hispanic Black women, who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not identify as part of the targeted demographic may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of InovCares, a telehealth platform designed to enhance maternal mental health care for non-Hispanic Black women. It utilizes culturally sensitive approaches and advanced technology to connect patients with integrated care teams, offering services such as video consultations, text messaging, and prescription delivery. The platform aims to address the rising maternal and fetal mortality rates by providing personalized care and support, including cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic interventions. By fostering community-based care coordination, the project seeks to reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to mental health care for pregnant women, particularly those from marginalized communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using telehealth platforms for improving mental health outcomes, particularly in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
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Inovcares Connected Comprehensive Healthcare Corporation
Silver Spring, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kamara, Mohamed — Inovcares Connected Comprehensive Healthcare Corporation
- Study coordinator: Kamara, Mohamed
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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.