Understanding pregnancy loss care and how policies affect it
An exploratory sequential mixed methods study on pregnancy loss care
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-11373830
This project looks at how clinicians and hospitals provide care after pregnancy loss and how recent abortion laws change the care people receive.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11373830 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The team will interview 30–40 clinicians who provide pregnancy loss care across different practice settings and states to hear about real-time decision-making. They will use rapid qualitative analysis and traditional thematic methods to summarize clinician experiences and document variation in care. The researchers will also develop data collection systems and review clinical records and treatment trends to monitor changes over time. Finally, they will identify institutional factors that support patient-centered care despite new policy restrictions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who recently experienced pregnancy loss and received care—especially in states with recent abortion policy changes—would be appropriate to share their experiences.
Not a fit: Those whose pregnancy loss occurred long ago or who live outside the states and settings included in the project may not see direct benefit from this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help make pregnancy loss care more consistent, safer, and more aligned with patients' needs across different states.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown variation in pregnancy loss care and some impacts of policy, but combining clinician interviews with new monitoring systems to track changes is a relatively new approach.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NEWTON-LEVINSON, ANNA — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: NEWTON-LEVINSON, ANNA
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.