Monitoring health risks for mothers and infants in New Jersey

DP21-001 New Jersey Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) - Component A: Core Surveillance

NIH-funded research New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs · NIH-11063774

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 typeU01 cooperative agreement
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNew Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Trenton, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-11063774 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include mothers and infants residing in New Jersey, particularly those from low-income and racial/ethnic minority backgrounds.

Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in New Jersey or who are not mothers or infants may not receive any benefit from this research.

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 performed: 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

Trenton, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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