Monitoring pregnancy risks to improve maternal and infant health in Louisiana
Official title: Louisiana Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System Application
Funded at Louisiana State Office of Public Health · NIH-11057493 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how moms' health and behaviors during pregnancy and early babyhood can affect their little ones' health, and it's for anyone interested in improving care for mothers and infants in Louisiana.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Office of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006620-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057493 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women and new mothers in Louisiana who can provide insights into their health behaviors and experiences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not have infants may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on collecting and analyzing data related to maternal behaviors and health during pregnancy and early infancy in Louisiana. By utilizing the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), the research aims to identify risk factors and behaviors that contribute to infant morbidity and mortality. The findings will be used to inform healthcare providers, policymakers, and public health leaders to develop targeted interventions and programs that support women and infants. The project emphasizes the importance of data-driven strategies to enhance health outcomes for mothers and their children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants by informing better healthcare practices and policies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous applications of PRAMS in other states have shown success in guiding public health initiatives and improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Office of Public Health
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Majdoch, Rebecca — Louisiana State Office of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Majdoch, Rebecca
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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.