Investigating pregnancy exposures that may cause birth defects
Massachusetts Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention: Birth Defects Study To Evaluate Pregnancy exposureS (BD STEPS Core and Stillbirth)
This study is looking at ways to help pregnant women reduce the risk of birth defects by understanding how different things during pregnancy can affect their baby's health, and it will also help train new researchers in this important area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907400 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying modifiable risk factors for structural birth defects by evaluating pregnancy exposures. The Massachusetts Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention will utilize existing data and collaborate with local universities to conduct multiple research projects over the grant period. These projects aim to provide valuable insights that can help inform women about safer pregnancy practices and reduce the risk of birth defects. The research will also involve mentoring future researchers in the field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant who are interested in understanding the impact of various exposures on birth defects.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or not planning to become pregnant may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved counseling for women regarding pregnancy exposures that are less likely to result in birth defects.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in identifying risk factors for birth defects through similar epidemiological approaches.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yazdy, Mahsa M — Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health
- Study coordinator: Yazdy, Mahsa M
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.