Investigating the links between blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes during and after pregnancy
Official title: Blood Pressure, Obesity, and Diabetes in Relation to Perinatal and Postpartum Complications
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11063794 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how high blood pressure, being overweight, and diabetes can impact women during and after pregnancy, with the goal of making postpartum care better for those who have had high blood pressure issues while pregnant.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $668,388 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL157666-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063794 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women who have experienced hypertensive disorders, obesity, or diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or have not experienced any hypertensive disorders, obesity, or diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes affect complications during and after pregnancy. It aims to clarify conflicting guidelines and improve postpartum care for women who experience hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. By examining blood pressure trends throughout pregnancy and their relationship with maternal health outcomes, the study seeks to provide clearer evidence for managing these conditions. The research will involve analyzing data from a large group of pregnant women to identify risk factors and improve clinical practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management strategies for pregnant women, reducing complications related to hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding the interplay between hypertension and pregnancy can lead to improved maternal health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhu, Yeyi — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Zhu, Yeyi
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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.
- 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.