Air Pollution and Cerebral Palsy Risk
Air Pollution Exposure and Risk for Cerebral Palsy - A Statewide Study
This research looks at whether exposure to air pollution might be connected to the risk of developing cerebral palsy in children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11136277 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Cerebral palsy is a common condition affecting children's movement, and while we know it's caused by brain damage, the exact triggers are often a mystery. This project aims to explore if air pollution exposure, especially during pregnancy, plays a role in increasing the risk for cerebral palsy. Researchers will look at existing health records across a state to see if there's a link between where families lived and the air quality in those areas, and if that relates to a child's cerebral palsy diagnosis. By understanding these connections, we hope to identify environmental factors that might contribute to this condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project uses existing health data from children diagnosed with cerebral palsy and their mothers, primarily focusing on those in California.
Not a fit: Patients who have already developed cerebral palsy would not directly benefit from this specific study, as it focuses on identifying risk factors for its development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help identify environmental risk factors for cerebral palsy, potentially leading to new prevention strategies for families.
How similar studies have performed: While previous research has suggested air pollution can affect factors related to cerebral palsy, direct studies linking air pollution exposure to cerebral palsy development are few, making this a relatively novel approach.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liew, Zeyan — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Liew, Zeyan
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.