Improving postpartum care for mothers and infants in underserved communities
Official title: Evaluating a multi-modal maternal infant perinatal outpatient delivery system: A randomized controlled trial (MOMI PODS RCT)
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10933509 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a new way to help new moms and their babies, especially those from low-income and minority backgrounds, by making sure they get the right healthcare and support after childbirth to keep them healthy and safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $776,064 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR021111-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933509 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Medicaid-insured mothers, particularly those from minoritized backgrounds or with low socioeconomic status.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Medicaid-insured or those who do not fall into the targeted demographic may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to postpartum care for mothers and their infants, particularly focusing on those from low socioeconomic and minoritized backgrounds. It aims to address the high rates of pregnancy-related mortality by implementing a multi-modal delivery system that ensures mothers receive necessary healthcare after childbirth. The program will provide coordinated care that includes mental health and cardiometabolic support, which are critical during the postpartum period. By collaborating with the Ohio Department of Medicaid, the study seeks to improve access to care and adherence to evidence-based guidelines for postpartum health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce pregnancy-related mortality rates and improve health outcomes for mothers and infants in underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in improving postpartum care through coordinated programs, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gillespie, Shannon L. — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Gillespie, Shannon L.
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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.