Investigating maternal and infant health outcomes in pregnant women with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Maternal and Infant Outcomes among Pregnant Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
This study is looking at the health challenges that pregnant women with intellectual and developmental disabilities face, along with their babies, to find ways to help improve their health and prevent problems during pregnancy and birth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11042724 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the health challenges faced by pregnant women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their infants. By analyzing large-scale administrative data, the study aims to identify specific factors that contribute to adverse maternal and infant outcomes, such as complications during pregnancy and birth. The researchers will explore various pathways, including chronic diseases and reproductive factors, to determine how these elements affect health outcomes. The ultimate goal is to identify targeted interventions that can improve the health of both mothers and their babies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Not a fit: Patients without intellectual and developmental disabilities or those not currently pregnant may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies and interventions that enhance maternal and infant health outcomes for women with IDD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated significant health disparities among individuals with IDD, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights, although the specific methodologies employed in this study may be novel.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bandoli, Gretchen E. — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Bandoli, Gretchen E.
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.