Tracking maternal and infant health in Pennsylvania.
Official title: DP21-001 The Pennsylvania Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PA PRAMS) Project
Funded at Pennsylvania State Dept of Health · NIH-11063777 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to understand what affects the health of new moms and their babies by talking to people who have recently given birth, so we can find ways to make things better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Dept of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Harrisburg, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006626-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063777 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals who have recently delivered a live birth or stillborn infant in Pennsylvania.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not residents of Pennsylvania or have not recently given birth may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Pennsylvania Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PA PRAMS) collects and analyzes data from individuals who have recently given birth to understand the factors affecting maternal and infant health outcomes. This project aims to identify health disparities and monitor behaviors and experiences related to pregnancy. By gathering jurisdiction-specific data, the research seeks to inform policies and programs that can improve health outcomes for mothers and their infants. Participants may be surveyed about their experiences before, during, and after pregnancy to help identify trends and areas needing attention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies and programs that enhance maternal and infant health in Pennsylvania.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in improving maternal and infant health outcomes by utilizing population-based data to inform health policies.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State Dept of Health
Harrisburg, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccarty, Erin Emily — Pennsylvania State Dept of Health
- Study coordinator: Mccarty, Erin Emily
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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.