Investigating the effects of environmental and social stressors on maternal and child health.
Official title: Maintenance and Enrichment of the Maternal and Developmental Risks from Environmental and Social Stressors (MADRES) Cohort
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11030523 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like the environment and community life affect the health of moms and their kids in low-income Hispanic neighborhoods in Los Angeles, and it’s for mothers who want to help improve health for their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 17, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $427,425 |
| NIH project number | 1U24ES035954-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11030523 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are low-income Hispanic mothers and their children aged 0-11 years living in urban Los Angeles.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to low-income Hispanic communities or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how environmental and social factors impact the health of mothers and their children, particularly in low-income Hispanic communities in Los Angeles. The study involves collecting a variety of data, including health questionnaires, body measurements, and biological samples from both mothers and children. By analyzing these factors, the research aims to identify health disparities and develop strategies to improve health outcomes for these populations. Participants will be monitored throughout pregnancy and into early childhood to assess the long-term effects of these stressors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions and policies that reduce health disparities among marginalized populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through similar cohort studies focused on environmental health factors.
Where this research is happening
-
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bastain, Theresa M — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Bastain, Theresa 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.