Storing fetal DNA samples from cord blood for pregnancy research
STORAGE OF NUMOM2B FETAL DNA ALIQUOTS FROM CORD BLOOD FOR THE PREGNANCY AND PERINATOLOGY BRANCH OF NICHD
This study is looking at DNA from the cord blood of pregnant women to help understand why some pregnancies have complications, and it's for first-time moms who want to contribute to important research that could improve pregnancy outcomes for others.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10268324 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research involves collecting and storing DNA samples from cord blood of pregnant women to better understand adverse pregnancy outcomes. The study follows over 10,000 first-time mothers from early pregnancy through delivery, gathering data on various factors such as nutrition, medical history, and psychosocial influences. By analyzing these DNA samples, researchers aim to uncover the biological mechanisms behind complications during pregnancy. The samples will be made available to other researchers for further studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are nulliparous women who are pregnant for the first time.
Not a fit: Patients who are not first-time mothers or those who are not pregnant may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown promise in understanding pregnancy complications through the analysis of biological samples, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- Fisher Bioservices, INC. — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mandaci, Oguz — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Mandaci, Oguz
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.