Research on the Scope and Causes of Stillbirth in the United States

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Research on the Scope and Causes of Stillbirth in the United States: The purpose of this solicitation is to create a network of clinical research sites with central data collection and analysis, which will develop and implement common research protocols to study stillbirth (fetal death 20 weeks or greater gestation). According to annual national vital statistics, the number of fetal deaths at 20 weeks or greater gestation is similar in magnitude to the total number of infant deaths in the U.S. Despite this significant and persistent burden of stillbirths, they have remained largely unstudied and, for at least half of all stillbirths, the cause is undetermined. The objective of this RFA is to create a network of multidisciplinary investigators to develop research diagnostic protocols as well as a body of data on the scope and causes of stillbirths among varied populations within the United States, while encouraging community involvement to obtain an adequate sampling of rural and urban populations and a diverse ethnic/racial makeup. The information that is obtained will aid in future research to improve preventive and therapeutic interventions and to understand the pathologic mechanisms leading to fetal death.