Monitoring maternal and infant health in Nevada
Official title: Nevada Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
Funded at Health and Human Services, Nevada Department of · NIH-11072943 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure moms and babies in Nevada stay healthy by gathering information on their experiences and feelings before, during, and after pregnancy, so we can find ways to improve care and support for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Health and Human Services, Nevada Department of NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Carson City, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $174,248 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006587-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11072943 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women and new mothers in Nevada who can provide insights into their health behaviors and experiences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Nevada or those who are not currently pregnant or new mothers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Nevada by establishing a comprehensive surveillance system. It will collect and analyze data on maternal attitudes, behaviors, and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. By identifying risk factors associated with unfavorable health outcomes, the project aims to inform health policies and resource allocation to better support mothers and infants in the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes in Nevada.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance systems in other states have successfully improved maternal and infant health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective in Nevada as well.
Where this research is happening
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Health and Human Services, Nevada Department of
Carson City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ives, Vickie — Health and Human Services, Nevada Department of
- Study coordinator: Ives, Vickie
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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.