Investigating pregnancy outcomes in first-time mothers
Official title: STORAGE OF NUMOM2B SPECIMENS FOR THE PREGNANCY AND PERINATOLOGY BRANCH OF NICHD
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-11193421 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the experiences of first-time moms to understand what might lead to problems during pregnancy, like having a baby too early, by collecting samples and information from over 10,000 women from early pregnancy until they give birth, so that doctors can better support moms and their babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | September 27, 2018 |
| Project end | September 26, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $203,512 |
| NIH project number | 275201400003I-P00008-27500037-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11193421 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are first-time pregnant women, particularly those in their first trimester.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not first-time mothers or those who are not currently pregnant may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the pregnancy experiences of first-time mothers, known as nulliparas, who make up about 40% of pregnant women in the U.S. The study collects and analyzes biological samples, such as blood plasma and urine, to explore the causes of adverse pregnancy outcomes like preterm birth and fetal growth restriction. By following over 10,000 participants from the first trimester through delivery, the research aims to identify risk factors and improve interventions for these women. The findings could help healthcare providers better support expectant mothers during their pregnancies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing and preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes in first-time mothers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have successfully investigated pregnancy outcomes in similar populations, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
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Fisher Bioservices, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mandaci, Oguz — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Mandaci, Oguz
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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.
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