Understanding cardiovascular disease risks in Hispanic women after pregnancy complications
Official title: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in At-Risk Hispanic Women following Pregnancy Complications
Funded at University of Massachusetts Amherst · NIH-10907777 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how pregnancy complications might impact the heart health and mental well-being of Hispanic women, especially those from Puerto Rico, to help understand what factors could affect their health in the long run.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Amherst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hadley, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $434,615 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD106108-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907777 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic women of Puerto Rican heritage who have experienced pregnancy complications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced any pregnancy complications or are not of Hispanic descent may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how complications during pregnancy can affect the long-term cardiovascular health and mental well-being of Hispanic women, particularly those of Puerto Rican descent. By examining the relationship between pregnancy-related health issues and future risks of cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders, the study aims to identify critical predictors of health outcomes. The research will utilize a combination of health assessments and data analysis to explore these associations, focusing on a population that is often underrepresented in existing studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved screening and preventive strategies for cardiovascular disease and mental health issues in at-risk Hispanic women.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing research on pregnancy complications and cardiovascular health, this study is novel in its focus on Puerto Rican women, a group that has not been extensively studied in this context.
Where this research is happening
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Hadley, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chasan-Taber, Lisa — University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Study coordinator: Chasan-Taber, Lisa
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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.