STUDY BASICS
Are you the mother of a child 18 months to 30 months of age? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to answer questions about children of individuals that did and did not receive a COVID vaccine during pregnancy. Participation in this study will last approximately 1 week and will include 1 study visit and 1 survey, both may be completed by phone or videoconference.
STUDY PURPOSE
The SARS-CoV-2 (commonly referred to as COVID) vaccine pregnancy registry is an observational study to answer questions about children of individuals that did and did not receive a COVID vaccine during pregnancy.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?
- Mother of a child between 18 months and 30 months of age.
- Deliver your child at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital (Pittsburgh location only).
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
- Answer questions about your and your child’s medical history
- Complete an online survey(s) regarding your child’s development and behavior
IRB: SSU00253996B
- sIRB: SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Pregnancy RegistryMEET THE RESEARCHER
Hyagriv Simhan
Hyagriv Simhan, MD, MSCR, is professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and chief of the division of maternal-fetal medicine and medical director of obstetrical services at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. His main area of research has been on preterm birth. Because of his efforts to improve patient safety and quality of care, Dr. Simhan has been awarded the Fine Award from the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative, and the Achievement Award for Health Care Quality Improvement/Patient Safety from the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania.