Reducing anemia in young Nepali women with household behavior change and micronutrients
Official title: Reducing anemia among young, preconception women in Nepal through a household level group norm and behavior change intervention and micronutrient supplementation
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11377034 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program in Nepal tests combining group-based education for newly married women, husbands, and mothers-in-law with micronutrient supplementation to reduce anemia and improve maternal and child health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $292,085 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD114798-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11377034 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are newly married women in Nepal and their husbands and mothers-in-law who participate as triads in the Sumadhur intervention.
✕Less likely to help
Some households may not experience measurable nutrition or health improvements from the intervention.
What this research studies
This project works with newly married women in Nepal and their households to deliver a structured program called Sumadhur, which includes nutrition information, gender-equity conversations, and improved family communication over several months. It adds micronutrient supplementation to see if nutritional status improves alongside behavioral changes in the home. The study builds on a pilot that showed the approach was feasible and acceptable and aimed to measure effects on maternal nutrition and pregnancy outcomes in a cluster-randomized design. If successful, the approach could inform community and household strategies to support healthier pregnancies and newborns.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce anemia and improve nutrition and pregnancy outcomes for mothers and babies in Nepal.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary pilots showed feasibility and improved nutrition norms; this trial tests effectiveness in a larger, real-world setting.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Diamond-Smith, Nadia Griffi — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Diamond-Smith, Nadia Griffi
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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.