How maternal diabetes affects early brain development in children
Effects of Maternal Diabetes on early brain development
This study is looking at how diabetes in pregnant moms might affect their children's brain development and health, especially for kids under three, to help find ways to prevent obesity and other health issues later on.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11053472 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of maternal diabetes during pregnancy on the brain development of children, particularly focusing on those under the age of three. By using advanced neuroimaging techniques, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms linking maternal diabetes to childhood obesity and related health risks. The research will analyze brain structure and function during critical developmental periods, allowing for a better understanding of how prenatal factors influence long-term health outcomes. The goal is to identify early risk factors that can inform prevention strategies for obesity and other associated conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children under the age of three whose mothers had diabetes during pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of maternal diabetes during pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing obesity and related health issues in children exposed to maternal diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the effects of maternal health on child development, but this study aims to address gaps in existing literature with a novel multimodal approach.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Luo, Shan — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Luo, Shan
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.