Monitoring health risks for mothers and infants in New Jersey
Official title: DP21-001 New Jersey Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) - Component A: Core Surveillance
Funded at New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs · NIH-11063774 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about collecting important information to help make pregnancy safer and healthier for moms and babies in New Jersey, so they can improve care and support for those who need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Trenton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006622-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063774 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include mothers and infants residing in New Jersey, particularly those from low-income and racial/ethnic minority backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in New Jersey or who are not mothers or infants may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The New Jersey Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) collects vital data to enhance the health of mothers and infants across the state. This system focuses on gathering information that helps plan and evaluate health programs aimed at improving prenatal care, reducing disparities in birth outcomes, and promoting safe sleep practices. By analyzing data from various sources, PRAMS identifies at-risk groups and modifiable risk factors, ultimately guiding interventions to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants in New Jersey.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance systems have shown success in improving maternal and infant health outcomes in other states, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
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New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs
Trenton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lalanne-Raymond, Genevieve — New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs
- Study coordinator: Lalanne-Raymond, Genevieve
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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.