Monitoring pregnancy risks in Kentucky.
Official title: DP21-001 Kentucky Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring SystemApplication for Core PRAMS funding RFA-DP-21-001
Funded at Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services · NIH-11052441 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping moms in Kentucky by collecting information about their pregnancy experiences to find out what can be improved for better health for both mothers and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frankfort, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006632-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11052441 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women in Kentucky who are willing to share their experiences and health information.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Kentucky or those who are not currently pregnant may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the surveillance of pregnancy-related risks in Kentucky through the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The Kentucky Department for Public Health will collect and analyze data from mothers to better understand the factors affecting maternal and infant health. By gathering information on pregnancy experiences, the research seeks to identify trends and areas needing improvement in maternal care. This approach will involve surveys and data analysis to inform public health strategies and interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes in Kentucky.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance systems have shown success in other states, indicating that this approach can effectively improve maternal health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services
Frankfort, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jewell, Tracey Danielle — Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services
- Study coordinator: Jewell, Tracey Danielle
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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.