Improving pregnancy outcomes for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Medicaid
Official title: Improving pregnancy outcomes for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Medicaid
Funded at Boston University Medical Campus · NIH-11010029 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to help women with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are on Medicaid have healthier pregnancies by finding out what support they need for prenatal care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $662,928 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD109135-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11010029 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are pregnant and enrolled in Medicaid.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not enrolled in Medicaid or do not have intellectual and developmental disabilities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance pregnancy outcomes for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are enrolled in Medicaid. It aims to identify effective perinatal interventions and understand the impact of Medicaid enrollment on access to prenatal care. By analyzing national data and conducting qualitative interviews with women with IDD, the project seeks to uncover best practices and policies that can reduce maternal morbidity and improve birth outcomes. The study also explores how Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers can facilitate access to necessary prenatal care services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health and better pregnancy outcomes for women with IDD.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically targeting this population, similar studies have shown that improved access to prenatal care can significantly enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Boston University Medical Campus
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rubenstein, Eric S — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Rubenstein, Eric S
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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.