How prenatal sleep affects heart health in children
Official title: Prenatal sleep and pathways to offspring cardiometabolic risk
Funded at University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) · NIH-11028559 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a mother's sleep during pregnancy might affect her child's heart health and growth, so we're hoping to learn more about how good sleep can help both moms and their babies stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project start | January 17, 2025 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $696,470 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL177297-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11028559 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals who are interested in understanding how their sleep patterns may affect their child's health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who have already given birth may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between prenatal sleep patterns and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in children. It aims to understand how maternal sleep during pregnancy influences biological processes that affect both the mother and the developing child. By using objective measurements like actigraphy to track sleep, the study will explore the physiological pathways linking prenatal sleep to child health outcomes, including growth and adiposity. The research will also involve long-term follow-up to assess the impact on children's health as they grow.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prenatal care practices that enhance cardiovascular health in children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated a correlation between prenatal sleep and offspring health, but this study aims to provide more rigorous and objective evidence, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Denver (Colorado Seminary)
Denver, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Elysia Poggi — University of Denver (Colorado Seminary)
- Study coordinator: Davis, Elysia Poggi
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.