Investigating how oil and gas development affects fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
A Preconception Cohort Study on Oil and Gas Development, Fertility, and Pregnancy
This study is looking at how living near oil and gas facilities might affect couples trying to have a baby, focusing on their fertility and pregnancy outcomes, so we can better understand any potential risks to reproductive health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10919231 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the impact of oil and gas development on reproductive health, particularly fertility and pregnancy outcomes. It involves a large cohort of couples trying to conceive, with a specific emphasis on those living near oil and gas facilities. The study will collect data on exposure to harmful pollutants and analyze how these exposures may influence reproductive health. By leveraging existing data and recruiting additional participants, the research aims to provide a comprehensive view of the potential risks associated with living near these developments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are couples trying to conceive, particularly those living within 1.6 km of oil and gas development facilities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not trying to conceive or those living far from oil and gas development sites may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and guidelines for reproductive health in communities near oil and gas developments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated potential risks associated with environmental pollutants, but this research is among the first to specifically focus on oil and gas development and reproductive health.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Willis, Mary D — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Willis, Mary D
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.