MOMs Program: Integrated Maternal Care to Reduce Severe Maternal Morbidity
Official title: Maternal OutcoMes (MOMs) Program: Testing Integrated Maternal Care Model Approaches to Reduce Risk of Severe Maternal Morbidity
Funded at Feinstein Institute for Medical Research · NIH-11381203 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program tested at delivery and early pregnancy to help high-risk Black and Hispanic patients get timely, appropriate care to reduce serious pregnancy complications.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Feinstein Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhasset, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $775,906 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR021134-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11381203 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are Black or Hispanic pregnant patients with obstetric comorbidity index ≥2 or a history of pre-eclampsia who are receiving care at participating sites.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not meeting risk criteria or not receiving care at participating sites may have limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests an integrated care model delivered at two levels of intensity to support pregnant patients who are at high risk for severe maternal morbidity. It builds on the MOMs program, which has shown a large drop in hospital readmissions for Black patients within 30 days after birth, and now aims to see if expanding to prenatal periods is effective. The study will involve an AI-enabled support tool to address needs like transportation, food insecurity, and housing, while coordinating care with clinical staff. By focusing on Black and Hispanic pregnant people with certain risk factors, the trial seeks to improve outcomes during pregnancy and after delivery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce severe pregnancy complications and improve overall health for high-risk mothers and babies.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary MOMs data from 2,500 participants suggested a substantial reduction in SMM-related hospital admissions within 30 days after delivery among Black patients.
Where this research is happening
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Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Manhasset, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fitzpatrick, Stephanie Lenay — Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Fitzpatrick, Stephanie Lenay
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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.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.