Investigating the causes of birth defects and their long-term effects on health.
Birth Defects Study to Evaluate Pregnancy exposureS (BD-STEPS) Core? Arkansas Center and Stillbirth
This study is looking at what causes birth defects in babies, hoping to find ways to prevent them, and it’s for families who have been affected by these issues, as well as for moms and their children to help improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907398 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to understand the complex factors that contribute to birth defects, which affect 3% of liveborn babies in the US. By examining both environmental and genetic influences, the study seeks to identify modifiable risk factors that could help prevent these defects. The research will involve collecting data from affected families and analyzing the long-term health impacts on both mothers and children. Ultimately, the goal is to improve maternal and child health outcomes through better understanding and prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women and families with a history of birth defects or those who have experienced a birth defect in their child.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of birth defects or are not currently pregnant may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective prevention strategies for birth defects, improving health outcomes for mothers and children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies, such as the National Birth Defects Prevention Study, have shown success in identifying risk factors for birth defects, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful findings.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nembhard, Wendy N — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Nembhard, Wendy N
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.