Reducing racial disparities in anemia during pregnancy
Official title: Patient Centered Community and Clinical Approaches to Reduce Racial Disparities at Birth by Preventing Anemia
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10908642 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help pregnant people, especially those in Black and Hispanic/Latina communities, by creating a helpful toolkit to prevent iron deficiency anemia and improve their health before giving birth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $512,268 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113142-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908642 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals, particularly those who identify as Black or Hispanic/Latina, who are at risk for iron deficiency anemia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not belong to the targeted racial/ethnic groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnant individuals, particularly among Black and Hispanic/Latina populations who are disproportionately affected. The project aims to develop an Anemia Prevention Toolkit that includes patient-centered guidelines and strategies to improve hemoglobin levels at the time of birth admission. By collaborating with clinicians and community partners, the research seeks to implement these strategies effectively to reduce the incidence of anemia-related complications during childbirth. The approach emphasizes the importance of patient perspectives and community involvement in tackling this critical health issue.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of anemia and related complications during childbirth for marginalized populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-centered approaches can effectively reduce health disparities, suggesting potential success for this novel intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lyell, Deirdre — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Lyell, Deirdre
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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.