Monitoring pregnancy risks in Rhode Island to improve infant health
Official title: DP21-001 Rhode Island Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
Funded at Rhode Island State Dept of Health · NIH-11057492 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is reaching out to new moms in Rhode Island to learn about their experiences and choices during pregnancy, so we can help improve the health of babies and reduce issues like low birthweight.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island State Dept of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006586-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057492 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women who have recently given birth in Rhode Island.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not residents of Rhode Island or who have not recently given birth may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Rhode Island Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) collects important information from women who have recently given birth in Rhode Island. This program aims to understand maternal behaviors and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy, which can impact infant health outcomes. Women are randomly selected to participate and receive questionnaires by mail, with follow-ups conducted through various methods to ensure high response rates. The data collected helps inform public health initiatives aimed at reducing infant mortality and low birthweight.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for infants by identifying and addressing maternal health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance systems have shown success in improving maternal and infant health outcomes in other states.
Where this research is happening
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Rhode Island State Dept of Health
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Viner-Brown, Samara I — Rhode Island State Dept of Health
- Study coordinator: Viner-Brown, Samara I
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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.