Investigating the health impacts of pregnancy and neonatal factors.
STAGE 2 RECRUITMENT AND FOLLOW-UP STUDY OF PREGNANCY AND NEONATAL HEALTH (SPAN) - DUKE UNIV
This study is looking at how things like the father's involvement and the health of the placenta during pregnancy can impact how babies grow and develop, and it's for around 1,800 pregnant women and their partners, especially in the African American community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11181749 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how various factors during pregnancy, including the father's role and placental health, affect the growth and development of newborns. It involves recruiting around 1,800 pregnant women, primarily African American, and their partners to gather data on their experiences and health outcomes. The study aims to explore how early life exposures can influence long-term health risks, utilizing advanced epidemiological and biostatistical methods to analyze the collected data.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include pregnant women, particularly those who identify as African American, and their partners.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have a partner may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prenatal care and better health outcomes for mothers and their babies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the impacts of prenatal factors on neonatal health, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hughes, Brenna — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Hughes, Brenna
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.