Pregnancy planning and contraception support for people with chronic kidney disease
Official title: Improving Reproductive Health in CKD: A RCT of a Pregnancy Planning and Contraception Decision Support Intervention
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11427362 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new plan tests a tailored decision-support tool to help people with CKD make informed choices about pregnancy and contraception.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $860,322 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK149179-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11427362 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with chronic kidney disease who are considering pregnancy or contraception and need personalized guidance.
✕Less likely to help
People without CKD or those not considering pregnancy or contraception may not benefit from this tool.
What this research studies
People living with CKD often face higher risks in pregnancy and limited contraception options. This project tests a patient-centered decision-support tool called PACE-CKD that provides CKD-specific pregnancy risk information and helps patients choose contraception that fits their health needs and goals. The study uses a randomized design to compare the tool against usual care and aims to tailor guidance based on CKD stage, proteinuria, and other factors. If successful, it could empower patients to plan pregnancies more safely and avoid high-risk outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the tool could help CKD patients choose safer, more appropriate contraception and plan pregnancies with reduced risk.
How similar studies have gone: Prior patient-centered decision-support tools have shown promise in guiding health decisions, but this CKD-specific approach is novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oliverio, Andrea L — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Oliverio, Andrea L
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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.