Preconception lifestyle factors and pregnancy outcomes using NHANES-linked Medicaid data
Official title: Utilizing the NHANES-Linked Medicaid Data to Understand the Role of Preconception Lifestyle Factors on Pregnancy Outcomes
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11335744 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant explores how a mom’s health and habits before conception, like activity, diet, and sleep, influence pregnancy outcomes using linked national data.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $430,475 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD114736-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11335744 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women of reproductive age, particularly those eligible for Medicaid and with data linked to NHANES
✕Less likely to help
Women outside the preconception window or without access to linked NHANES/Medicaid data may not directly benefit
What this research studies
The project will examine preconception lifestyle factors and how they relate to pregnancy outcomes by linking NHANES data with Medicaid records. Researchers will analyze how body weight, diet, physical activity, and sleep before pregnancy affect placental development and later health in children. The approach uses large datasets to identify when preconception health has the most impact and how BMI measures may misclassify risk, aiming to inform better guidance for prospective parents. Findings could guide early interventions before pregnancy to improve maternal and child health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to clearer preconception recommendations to reduce complications and improve health for mothers and babies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show that preconception health and proper BMI assessment can influence pregnancy outcomes, but data linkage approaches like NHANES- Medicaid are relatively novel
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hinkle, Stefanie Nicole — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Hinkle, Stefanie Nicole
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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.