Tracking health behaviors and outcomes in new mothers in Colorado
Official title: Component A [Core Surveillance] Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
Funded at Colorado State Dept/pub Hlth & Environmt · NIH-11057491 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for women in Colorado who have recently had a baby to share their experiences and health habits through a survey, so we can better understand and improve care for moms and their little ones, and participants will receive a small thank-you for their time!
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State Dept/pub Hlth & Environmt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006625-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057491 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women who have recently given birth in Colorado.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recent mothers or who live outside of Colorado may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research collects important information from women who have recently given birth in Colorado to understand their health behaviors and pregnancy experiences. Through a survey called the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), selected participants share details about their prenatal and postpartum care, mental health, and infant health. The data gathered helps public health officials identify trends and improve maternal and infant health services across the state. Participants receive a small incentive for their involvement, ensuring their contributions are valued.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies and programs that better support new mothers and their infants.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance systems have successfully informed public health initiatives in other states, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Colorado State Dept/pub Hlth & Environmt
Denver, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tolliver, Rickey — Colorado State Dept/pub Hlth & Environmt
- Study coordinator: Tolliver, Rickey
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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.