Long-term health effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and their children
Long term adverse health outcomes for women and children following SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy
This study is looking at how COVID-19 during pregnancy affects the health of moms and their babies over time, focusing on things like heart health and mental well-being, so we can better understand the long-term impacts for families.
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-10873260 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term health outcomes for women and children who were infected with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy. It aims to understand how COVID-19 affects women's heart and mental health, as well as the growth and development of their children. By utilizing extensive electronic health records from Kaiser Permanente, the study will follow a large group of pregnant women and their children over time to gather comprehensive data. This approach will help identify any lasting effects of COVID-19 based on different virus variants and vaccination status.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women who have tested positive for COVID-19 and their children born during or shortly after the infection.
Not a fit: Patients who were not pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic or those who did not contract the virus may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical insights into the long-term health risks associated with COVID-19 for pregnant women and their children, leading to improved care and preventive strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has indicated potential long-term effects of COVID-19, but this study aims to provide more detailed insights specifically related to pregnancy, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hedderson, Monique Marie — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Hedderson, Monique Marie
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.