Understanding how social factors affect pregnancy outcomes in women with lupus
Official title: Deconstructing Disparities in Lupus Pregnancies
Funded at Hospital for Special Surgery · NIH-10984355 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how things like race and income can affect pregnancy outcomes for women with lupus, using data from many pregnancies to help understand the risks and challenges they might face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hospital for Special Surgery NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $176,040 |
| NIH project number | 1K23AR082991-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984355 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women of childbearing age diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, particularly those from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus or those who are not of childbearing age may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how social determinants of health, such as race and income, impact pregnancy outcomes for women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). By analyzing data from approximately 51,000 SLE pregnancies across various states, the study aims to identify key social factors that contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes. The research will utilize advanced machine learning techniques to quantify these associations and predict risks associated with pregnancy in SLE patients. This approach seeks to provide a deeper understanding of how different social factors interact and affect health outcomes during pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies and support systems for pregnant women with lupus, ultimately enhancing their pregnancy outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that social determinants of health significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this study's approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mehta, Bella — Hospital for Special Surgery
- Study coordinator: Mehta, Bella
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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.