Investigating how fertility issues may affect future health in pregnancy planners.
Official title: Impaired fecundity and future health: a prospective investigation of pregnancy planners in North America and Denmark
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11094030 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how facing fertility challenges might affect the long-term health of couples trying to get pregnant, so if you're planning for a baby, your experiences could help us learn more about your overall health down the road.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $629,954 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD115096-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11094030 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are couples actively planning for pregnancy, particularly those experiencing difficulties with fertility.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not planning for pregnancy or who have already achieved pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research examines the relationship between fertility challenges and long-term health outcomes in couples planning for pregnancy. By analyzing data from two large prospective cohorts in North America and Denmark, the study aims to uncover how reproductive health may signal future risks for conditions like cardiometabolic diseases. Participants will provide comprehensive health data, allowing researchers to explore these associations from the beginning of their fertility attempts. The goal is to better understand how fertility impacts overall health and to identify potential interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health strategies for individuals facing fertility issues, potentially reducing their risk of serious health conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated associations between fertility and future health risks, but this study aims to provide novel prospective data to strengthen these findings.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eisenberg, Michael L — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Eisenberg, Michael 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.