Improving pregnancy and newborn health at UNC
UNC MFMU: Advancing Perinatal Health via Definitive, Multi-Site Clinical Studies
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-11310003
Multi-site clinical approaches aiming to reduce pregnancy complications and improve health for pregnant people and their newborns.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11310003 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you're pregnant and get care at UNC or WakeMed, this program invites people to join coordinated clinical trials and observational studies that test ways to prevent complications and protect mothers and babies. Researchers will enroll participants across several hospitals, collect medical and delivery information, and follow infants after birth to track health and development. The team uses UNC's large and diverse patient population, NICU resources, and long-term follow-up programs to compare treatments and care models across sites. Results are used to change clinical care nationwide and help future patients receive better, safer pregnancy care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Pregnant people receiving prenatal care or delivering at UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Rex, or WakeMed hospitals—including those with high‑risk pregnancies—are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who are not pregnant, those receiving care outside the participating hospitals, or those excluded from specific trial criteria may not directly benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could reduce pregnancy complications, maternal and newborn illness, and improve long-term outcomes for mothers and children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous MFMU multicenter trials have successfully changed national obstetric standards, so this program builds on proven approaches.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: THORP, JOHN M — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: THORP, JOHN 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: Communicable Diseases