Improving Postpartum Care for Mothers and Babies with MOMI PODS
Evaluating a multi-modal maternal infant perinatal outpatient delivery system: A randomized controlled trial (MOMI PODS RCT)
['FUNDING_R01'] · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11124927
This program offers a new way for mothers and their infants to receive coordinated healthcare during the important first year after a high-risk pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11124927 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many mothers face serious health risks after giving birth, especially in the year following delivery, and often struggle to get the care they need. This program, called MOMI PODS, brings mothers and babies together for healthcare appointments, making it easier to get comprehensive support. It aims to connect mothers smoothly from their obstetric care to ongoing primary care, focusing on conditions like heart health and mental well-being. By providing tailored care and support, we hope to improve health outcomes for both mothers and their infants after a high-risk pregnancy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Medicaid-insured mothers and their infants who are transitioning out of a high-risk pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Medicaid-insured or did not experience a high-risk pregnancy may not be eligible for this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce preventable pregnancy-related deaths and improve the health of mothers and infants during the critical postpartum year.
How similar studies have performed: This program is a novel dyadic mother-infant postpartum primary care model, building on the understanding that current postpartum care often falls short.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY — Columbus, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GILLESPIE, SHANNON L. — OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: GILLESPIE, SHANNON L.
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.