Detecting harmful chemicals to understand their effects on preterm births and lung health.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS: ULTRASENSITIVE DETECTION, EARLY LIFE EXPOSURES-CLINICAL OUTCOMES (PRETERM BIRTHS, CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE, AND NEUROCOGNITIVE DEFICITS), PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION
This study is looking at how certain harmful chemicals in the environment might affect pregnant women and their babies, especially in areas near polluted sites in Houston, TX, to help find better ways to detect these chemicals and understand their impact on preterm births and health issues in newborns.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10767853 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on preterm births and related health issues such as chronic lung disease and neurocognitive deficits. It focuses on developing advanced detection methods to identify these harmful chemicals in the environment, particularly around superfund sites in Houston, TX. By analyzing maternal exposure to PAHs, the study aims to establish a link between these exposures and adverse clinical outcomes in newborns. The innovative detection techniques being developed will allow for precise measurement of PAHs, which is crucial for assessing health risks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women living near superfund sites who may be exposed to PAHs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those living far from contaminated sites may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention of preterm births and associated health complications in infants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that environmental exposures can significantly impact pregnancy outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moorthy, Bhagavatula — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Moorthy, Bhagavatula
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.