New survey tools to improve participation and quality of sexual and reproductive health data
Official title: Advancing novel survey tools to increase participation and improve sexual and reproductive health data quality
Funded at Ibis Reproductive Health · NIH-11575251 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly project tests how new online survey features can help more people share accurate pregnancy and sexual health information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ibis Reproductive Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $59,500 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HD109320-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11575251 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults across the United States who are willing to participate in online surveys about sexual and reproductive health.
✕Less likely to help
People who do not participate or who have limited access to online surveys may not see direct benefits.
What this research studies
This project will test four different survey options in a nationwide online study to see which ones help people with diverse backgrounds participate and stay in the research. Participants will answer core questions about pregnancy-related health, with variations like an anatomical organ inventory or personalized survey language. The goal is to gather more complete, reliable data to improve care for everyone. Findings could lead to better survey designs that people feel comfortable completing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could lead to higher-quality data on pregnancy and sexual health that informs better care for diverse populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored survey features can improve participation and data quality in health studies, but results vary by population and design.
Where this research is happening
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Ibis Reproductive Health
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moseson, Heidi Serene — Ibis Reproductive Health
- Study coordinator: Moseson, Heidi Serene
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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.