Improving population health and preventing disease across the life course
POPULATION HEALTH RESEARCH SUPPORT
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE · NIH-9795462
This study is looking at how different factors influence pregnancy and child development to help improve health for families, especially for couples trying to conceive, pregnant women, and young children.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-9795462 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing population health by investigating factors that affect human reproduction, pregnancy outcomes, and child development. It aims to fill critical data gaps related to fecundity and the early origins of health and disease. The approach includes observational studies and the development of innovative statistical tools to analyze environmental exposures during sensitive developmental periods. The research targets various population subgroups, including reproductive-age couples, pregnant women, and children, to better understand health trajectories from birth to adulthood.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include couples or individuals of reproductive age, pregnant women, and families with infants or young children.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of reproductive age or those without interest in reproductive health or child development may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals and families by identifying factors that influence reproductive health and child development.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in population health and reproductive outcomes has shown promising results, indicating that this approach is built on established methodologies.
Where this research is happening
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES
- RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE — RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WHITEHEAD, NEDRA — RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: WHITEHEAD, NEDRA
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.