Investigating the timing of delivery and its effects on pregnancy and neonatal health
START UP, PREPARATION, AND TEST ENROLLMENT FOR THE TIMING OF DELIVERY (TIME) AIM OF THE STUDY OF PREGNANCY AND NEONATAL HEALTH (SPAN)
This study is looking at how things like the father's involvement, the health of the placenta, and when the baby is born can affect the health of both moms and their newborns, and it's for pregnant women and their partners who want to help improve care for families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10271532 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how factors like the father's role, placental health, and the timing of delivery influence fetal and neonatal health. It involves a cohort study that will gather data from around 10,728 pregnant women and their newborns, as well as approximately 3,825 male partners. The study aims to identify key determinants that could improve health outcomes for mothers and their babies. By examining these relationships, the research seeks to provide insights that could lead to better prenatal care practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include pregnant women and their male partners, particularly those with gestational diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have male partners involved in their pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and their newborns by informing better timing and management of deliveries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding prenatal factors can significantly impact neonatal health, suggesting that this approach has the potential for meaningful findings.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ayele, Fasil — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Ayele, Fasil
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.