Understanding stillbirths and neonatal deaths in India
Official title: The dynamics of late fetal and neonatal mortality in the Indian context
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10776699 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into why so many babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth in India, aiming to find out the main reasons behind this and improve how we track these sad events, so we can help keep more babies safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 2, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $615,908 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD113660-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10776699 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include families expecting a child, particularly in regions of India with high rates of stillbirth and neonatal mortality.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not expecting a child or who live outside of the targeted regions in India may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the high rates of stillbirths and neonatal deaths in India, focusing on the underlying causes and data gaps that hinder effective measurement and understanding. By analyzing demographic and health data, the project aims to identify key risk factors such as low birth weight and gestational age that contribute to these adverse outcomes. The research will utilize both retrospective and prospective data collection methods to improve the accuracy of mortality statistics and inform health policy. Ultimately, the goal is to provide insights that can help reduce these tragic outcomes for newborns and their families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies and interventions that significantly reduce stillbirths and neonatal deaths in India.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing similar issues of neonatal mortality in other low-resource settings, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guillot, Michel — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Guillot, Michel
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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.