Investigating how the timing of delivery affects pregnancy and neonatal health.
STAGE 2: RECRUITMENT AND FOLLOW-UP FOR THE TIMING OF DELIVERY (TIME) AIM OF THE STUDY OF PREGNANCY AND NEONATAL HEALTH (SPAN) - UPENN
This study is looking at how different things during pregnancy, especially when a baby is born, can affect the health of newborns, particularly for moms with gestational diabetes, and it aims to help make pregnancies and babies healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11181754 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the impact of various factors during pregnancy on the health of newborns. It specifically examines how the timing of delivery can influence fetal growth and neonatal outcomes, particularly in women with uncontrolled gestational diabetes. The study involves recruiting and following approximately 3,450 women, with a portion consenting to participate in chart abstraction. By analyzing these factors, the research aims to provide insights that could lead to healthier pregnancies and babies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women diagnosed with uncontrolled gestational diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those with well-controlled gestational diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved guidelines for the timing of delivery, enhancing neonatal health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the timing of delivery can significantly impact neonatal health, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Durnwald, Celeste — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Durnwald, Celeste
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.