New Jersey pregnancy and infant health monitoring program

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

['FUNDING_U01'] · NEW JERSEY STATE DEPT/HEALTH/SENIOR SRVS · NIH-11534246

This program collects health information from New Jersey mothers and newborns to help improve prenatal care, reduce disparities, and support safer births and early parenting.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_U01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorNEW JERSEY STATE DEPT/HEALTH/SENIOR SRVS (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Trenton, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11534246 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

You may be asked to answer a short questionnaire about your pregnancy, prenatal care, postpartum visits, mood, and infant care practices like sleep. The program combines these survey responses with other health records to spot groups at higher risk for poor birth outcomes. Results are used to create reports, guide local health programs, and target resources to communities in need, especially low-income and racial/ethnic minority groups. Participation usually involves mail, phone, or online contact and does not provide direct medical treatment.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: People who gave birth in New Jersey—new mothers and birthing people of any age and racial or ethnic background, with a focus on low-income and minority communities—are the intended participants.

Not a fit: People who do not live in or give birth in New Jersey or those looking for direct clinical treatments are unlikely to get direct personal health benefits from participating.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the program can guide better-targeted services and policies that improve health for mothers and babies across New Jersey.

How similar studies have performed: CDC's PRAMS surveillance has been used by many states for years and has successfully informed maternal and infant health programs and policies.

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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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.