International conference on severe pregnancy nausea and vomiting
Official title: 2024 International Colloquium on Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Funded at Her Foundation · NIH-11000685 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is all about hyperemesis gravidarum, a tough pregnancy condition that causes severe nausea and vomiting, and it's a chance for doctors, researchers, and advocates to share the latest information on its causes, treatments, and how it affects nutrition, especially for women in minority groups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Her Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Damascus, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HD115385-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000685 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women experiencing severe nausea and vomiting, particularly those from minority populations who may face additional challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not experience hyperemesis gravidarum will not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This conference focuses on hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe condition causing extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, affecting 3-10% of pregnant women. It aims to bring together researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates to share the latest findings on HG, including its causes, treatment options, and the impact of malnutrition. The event will feature presentations from new investigators and discussions on health disparities, particularly in minority populations. Attendees will have opportunities to collaborate and present their work, fostering advancements in understanding and managing HG.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and better outcomes for pregnant women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences on hyperemesis gravidarum have successfully fostered collaboration and led to advancements in understanding the condition.
Where this research is happening
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Her Foundation
Damascus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fejzo, Marlena Schoenberg — Her Foundation
- Study coordinator: Fejzo, Marlena Schoenberg
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.