How gestational diabetes and depression affect mothers and their children's brain development
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Perinatal Depression, and Offspring Neurodevelopmental Phenotype
This study is looking at how gestational diabetes and prenatal depression can affect a mom's mental health and the brain development of her baby, with the goal of finding ways to better support moms and their little ones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10922858 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and prenatal depression, focusing on how these conditions impact maternal mental health and the brain development of newborns and toddlers. The study aims to identify specific pathways that link these maternal health issues to potential neurodevelopmental challenges in children, such as social-emotional and attentional deficits. By examining these relationships, the research seeks to provide insights that could lead to improved support for affected mothers and their children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes or experiencing prenatal depression, particularly those from ethnic and racial minority groups.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have gestational diabetes or prenatal depression may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and interventions for mothers with GDM and depression, ultimately improving the developmental outcomes for their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown significant associations between maternal health conditions like GDM and depression and adverse outcomes in offspring, indicating that this approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shuffrey, Lauren Christine — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Shuffrey, Lauren Christine
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.