Preventing maternal cytomegalovirus infections during pregnancy
Prenatal behavioral intervention to prevent maternal cytomegalovirus in pregnancy
This study is looking to help young pregnant women reduce the risk of passing on a virus called congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) to their babies by teaching them helpful behaviors and providing support during pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10817837 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to reduce congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infections by implementing a prenatal behavioral intervention designed to lower maternal CMV infections during pregnancy. Young pregnant women at high risk of CMV exposure will be recruited and randomly assigned to either a CMV risk-reduction intervention or a control group. Participants will engage in individualized behavioral skills sessions, watch educational videos, and receive supportive messages over 12 weeks. Specimens will be collected at various stages to monitor the effectiveness of the intervention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young pregnant women who are at high risk for CMV exposure.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who are not at risk for CMV exposure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly decrease the incidence of congenital CMV infections in newborns, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar behavioral interventions aimed at reducing maternal infections, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fowler, Karen B — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Fowler, Karen B
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.