Effects of COVID-19 during pregnancy on child growth and development in malaria-prone areas
Impact of gestational SARS-CoV-2 and maternal inflammation on child growth and neurodevelopment in a malaria-endemic setting
This study is looking at how COVID-19 and inflammation during pregnancy might affect the growth and brain development of babies born to mothers in Uganda who also had malaria, so we can better understand the long-term effects on these children as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11009494 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how maternal COVID-19 infection and inflammation during pregnancy affect the growth and neurodevelopment of children in regions where malaria is common. By analyzing data and samples from mother-infant pairs involved in ongoing trials in Uganda, the study aims to understand the long-term impacts of gestational COVID-19 on infants. The research will focus on infants born to mothers who experienced COVID-19 and malaria during pregnancy, assessing their growth and development up to four years of age.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women in malaria-endemic regions who may be exposed to COVID-19.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those living in non-malaria endemic areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for children affected by maternal COVID-19 and malaria, enhancing their growth and developmental outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown significant impacts of maternal infections on child development, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jacobson, Karen Blake — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Jacobson, Karen Blake
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.