Quickly Understanding Placenta Images at Birth
Development of Software to Rapidly Assess Placenta Images at Birth
['FUNDING_R01'] · PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE · NIH-11137054
This project creates a new computer program to quickly understand important information from placenta pictures taken right after birth.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11137054 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The placenta offers valuable clues about a mother's pregnancy and the health of her baby, but often isn't fully examined due to time and cost. This project aims to make placenta assessment more accessible by using simple digital photographs. Researchers are developing smart computer software that can analyze these images quickly and thoroughly. This tool could help doctors and researchers get important information about the placenta more easily, especially when it's needed fast.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant to pregnant individuals and newborns, as it focuses on improving the assessment of placentas after birth.
Not a fit: Patients not currently pregnant or those whose placentas have already been assessed would not directly benefit from this specific software development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this software could lead to better and faster understanding of placental health, potentially improving care for both mothers and babies.
How similar studies have performed: Prior work has shown success in using photographic images to measure placental characteristics and link them to health outcomes, suggesting this approach builds on existing foundations.
Where this research is happening
UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES
- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE — UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GERNAND, ALISON D — PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE
- Study coordinator: GERNAND, ALISON D
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.