Promoting heart health in mothers and children through nurse support
Colorado Nurse Family Heart Trial for the ENRICH program
This study is looking to help pregnant women and their kids in need by making home visits even better, so they can learn how to stay heart-healthy during and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931103 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving cardiovascular health in under-resourced pregnant women and their children by enhancing existing home visiting programs. It combines the Nurse Family Partnership, which provides support to first-time mothers, with cardiovascular health programming adapted from the National Diabetes Prevention Program. The goal is to address early risk factors for cardiovascular disease that can begin during pregnancy and continue into childhood. By providing education and resources, the program aims to foster healthier lifestyles and outcomes for both mothers and their children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are under-resourced pregnant women and their children, particularly those from racial/ethnic minority backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have children may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and reduced disease risk for mothers and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using home visiting programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allison, Mandy Atlee — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Allison, Mandy Atlee
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.