Partnering with Oklahoma Indigenous communities to improve maternal health
Community Partnership and Engagement
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR · NIH-11136356
This program brings together tribal communities and researchers to make maternal health work more useful and respectful for families in Oklahoma.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11136356 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This effort builds lasting partnerships between researchers and Oklahoma's Indigenous communities, including Cherokee and Chickasaw Nations, with a focus on maternal health. Community members help pick research priorities, take part in projects, and guide how findings are shared and used. The program draws on prior PCORI-funded engagement and resources from the Oklahoma Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute to train researchers and strengthen tribal research capacity. Emphasis is placed on bi-directional collaboration that respects tribal sovereignty and local needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are pregnant people, new parents, and family members from Oklahoma's Indigenous communities who want to work with researchers on maternal health issues.
Not a fit: People who do not live in Oklahoma or are not connected to the participating tribal communities are unlikely to receive direct benefits from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could produce research and programs that better address maternal health needs and improve outcomes for mothers and babies in Indigenous communities.
How similar studies have performed: This work builds on PCORI-funded engagement and community-based research methods that have shown promise in making maternal health research more relevant and acceptable in Indigenous settings.
Where this research is happening
OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR — OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SPICER, PAUL G — UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR
- Study coordinator: SPICER, PAUL G
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.