Understanding how to improve pregnancy outcomes for women with rheumatic diseases
Investigating Pathways to Optimal Reproductive Outcomes Among Women with Rheumatic Diseases
This study is all about helping women with rheumatic diseases feel more confident and informed when deciding about pregnancy by creating a helpful tool called MyVoice, which will provide important information and support in rheumatology clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916367 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping women with rheumatic diseases make informed decisions about pregnancy. It aims to develop a decision aid called MyVoice, which will provide essential information and support for family planning in rheumatology clinics. The project will assess how well this tool works and its potential to improve reproductive health outcomes for these women. By addressing unmet information needs, the research seeks to enhance the quality of care and decision-making for women considering pregnancy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women with rheumatic diseases who are considering pregnancy or family planning.
Not a fit: Patients who are not planning to conceive or do not have rheumatic diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower women with rheumatic diseases to make better-informed decisions about pregnancy, leading to improved health outcomes for both mothers and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that decision aids can effectively improve patient knowledge and decision-making in various health contexts, suggesting a promising approach for this novel tool.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Talabi, Mehret Birru — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Talabi, Mehret Birru
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.