Investigating the effects of influenza and COVID-19 on pregnant women and newborns in India
Influenza & COVID Obstetric and Perinatal Epidemiology Study in India
This study is looking at how COVID-19 and the flu affect pregnant women and their babies in India, and it’s for expectant moms who are visiting a hospital in Nagpur, as researchers want to learn more about the risks these viruses might pose during pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10899508 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the impact of COVID-19 and influenza on pregnant women and their newborns in India. By enrolling 10,000 pregnant women seeking antenatal care at a major hospital in Nagpur, the study aims to gather data on the risks associated with these respiratory viruses during pregnancy. The research will leverage previous findings and extensive experience in studying maternal health to provide insights into the health outcomes for mothers and infants. Participants will be monitored throughout their pregnancy to assess the effects of these infections.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are pregnant women in their first trimester seeking antenatal care at the participating hospital in Nagpur.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who are beyond their first trimester may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for pregnant women and newborns by informing better clinical practices and public health policies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown significant impacts of respiratory viruses on pregnancy outcomes, indicating that this research builds on established findings while focusing on a less studied population.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hibberd, Patricia L — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Hibberd, Patricia L
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.