Ohio State Maternal-Fetal Medicine Network
NICHD maternal fetal medicine units network
This program supports clinical trials and care improvements for people with high-risk pregnancies and their babies at Ohio State.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11310006 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you join, researchers at Ohio State will take part in network projects that test ways to improve pregnancy and newborn outcomes. They recruit pregnant people from two busy medical centers and collect health information, follow-up data, and sometimes biological samples. The team focuses on issues like medication safety in pregnancy, reducing disparities in obstetric care, and translating research into better care. A dedicated nurse coordinator helps with recruitment and study visits to make participation easier.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people who are pregnant and receive prenatal care at the participating Ohio State medical centers, especially those considered high-risk.
Not a fit: People who are not pregnant or who receive care outside the participating Ohio State centers would not be able to take part and therefore would not benefit directly from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to safer treatments in pregnancy and fewer complications for mothers and babies.
How similar studies have performed: The NICHD MFMU Network has a long record of successful trials that have changed obstetric care, so this builds on a proven approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Costantine, Maged — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Costantine, Maged
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 below.