Investigating the links between blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes during and after pregnancy
Blood Pressure, Obesity, and Diabetes in Relation to Perinatal and Postpartum Complications
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 ID | NIH-11063794 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women who have experienced hypertensive disorders, obesity, or diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or have not experienced any hypertensive disorders, obesity, or diabetes may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhu, Yeyi — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Zhu, Yeyi
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.