Using machine learning to improve maternal health for African American women
Analytics & Machine-learning for Maternal-health Interventions (AMMI): A Cross-CTSA Collaboration
['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-11115679
This study is looking at how different social and health factors affect the safety of pregnancy for African American women, using technology to help doctors and patients make better decisions and ultimately reduce the risk of serious complications during childbirth.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11115679 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of maternal mortality among African American women by utilizing machine learning and data analytics. It aims to integrate various factors, including social determinants of health and clinical risk factors, to better understand their impact on maternal health outcomes. By collaborating with multiple institutions, the project seeks to develop a comprehensive health technology framework that can provide decision support for patients and healthcare providers. The goal is to clarify the relationships between these factors and ultimately reduce the risk of maternal mortality.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or who are not currently pregnant may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes and reduced mortality rates for African American women.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using data analytics and machine learning to improve health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STUEBE, ALISON M — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: STUEBE, ALISON M
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.
Conditions: Cardiac Diseases, Cardiac Disorders