Tracking pregnancy and newborn health in Indiana
DP21-001 Indiana Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
Collects information from Indiana moms after birth to help improve care, programs, and policies for mothers and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11534216 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You may be contacted after giving birth to answer questions about your pregnancy, birth, and early baby care by phone, mail, or online. The program gathers monthly, representative information from Indiana mothers to track risk factors such as preterm birth, service use, and maternal behaviors. Health officials use the data to see which groups are receiving services, where barriers exist, and whether programs or policies are working. That information helps shape local programs and follow-up to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who recently gave birth and live in Indiana are the ideal candidates to be contacted for participation.
Not a fit: Those who are not recent mothers, did not give birth in Indiana, or live outside the state would not be eligible and likely would not benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to better-tailored local programs, changes to policies, and lower rates of preterm birth and infant death in Indiana.
How similar studies have performed: PRAMS is a long-running national surveillance program that has helped other states improve maternal and infant health through policy and program changes.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana State Department of Health — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meyer, Catherine — Indiana State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Meyer, Catherine
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.