Improving pregnancy health and outcomes for mothers and infants
Official title: Baylor College of Medicine & Texas Children's Clinical Center for Research in the NICHD Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units (MFMU) Network
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-11061251 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for pregnant individuals to help improve care and health outcomes for moms and their babies by testing new ideas in a group of hospitals, so your participation could lead to better practices for everyone!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $333,417 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1HD112096-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061251 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include pregnant individuals and lactating people who are seeking improved care and outcomes during their pregnancy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently pregnant or lactating may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing obstetric care and health outcomes for pregnant individuals and their infants through a collaborative network of academic centers. By conducting multi-center clinical trials, the project aims to address critical issues in perinatal medicine. Patients can expect that their participation may contribute to the development of better clinical practices and protocols that directly impact maternal and neonatal health. The research emphasizes a rigorous approach to clinical trials, ensuring that findings are reliable and applicable.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and their infants during and after pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research within the MFMU Network has shown success in improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes through similar collaborative clinical trials.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eppes, Catherine Squire — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Eppes, Catherine Squire
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.