How air pollution during pregnancy affects fetal growth over time
Official title: AMBIENT AIR POLLUTION EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY AND LONGITUDINAL FETAL GROWTH
Funded at The Emmes Company, LLC · NIH-9986964 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how air pollution affects the growth of babies in the womb during pregnancy, using ultrasound images to track changes over time, and it aims to help expectant parents understand when their babies might be most at risk from pollution.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | The Emmes Company, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2018 |
| Project end | September 27, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2019 |
| Award (this year) | $45,821 |
| NIH project number | 275201800006I-0-759401900125-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-9986964 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals, particularly those living in areas with varying levels of air pollution and from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who are not exposed to significant levels of air pollution may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of air pollution exposure on fetal growth throughout pregnancy. By utilizing longitudinal data from a large cohort of pregnancies, the study aims to identify how different levels of air pollutants affect the growth patterns of fetuses, particularly among various ethnic groups. The research employs ultrasound measurements taken at multiple points during pregnancy to assess changes in fetal development, providing a more comprehensive understanding of how environmental factors influence growth. The findings could help identify critical periods during pregnancy when fetuses are most vulnerable to air pollution.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved guidelines for pregnant individuals to minimize exposure to harmful air pollutants, potentially enhancing fetal health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated a correlation between air pollution and fetal growth, but this research aims to provide more detailed longitudinal insights, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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The Emmes Company, LLC
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sherman, Seth — The Emmes Company, LLC
- Study coordinator: Sherman, Seth
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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