Investigating fetal growth patterns and standards in the U.S.
Official title: NICHD FETAL GROWTH STUDY (NFGS)
Funded at Fisher Bioservices, INC. · NIH-11340817 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The NICHD Fetal Growth Study is looking to understand how babies grow in the womb by working with pregnant women, both healthy and those with obesity, to gather samples like blood and placenta, which will help doctors better track fetal growth and spot any potential issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fisher Bioservices, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | February 26, 2025 |
| Project end | February 25, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $45,474 |
| NIH project number | 75N94025D00002-0-759402500003-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11340817 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women, particularly those who are healthy and non-obese, as well as those who are obese.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or who have high-risk pregnancies may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The NICHD Fetal Growth Study (NFGS) aims to establish a standard for normal fetal growth and size for gestational age in the U.S. population. This research involves recruiting pregnant women, both healthy and obese, to collect various biospecimens such as blood and placenta. By analyzing these samples, the study seeks to improve the accuracy of fetal weight estimation and create individualized growth standards. This could help healthcare providers better monitor fetal development and identify potential growth issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved monitoring of fetal growth, enhancing outcomes for both mothers and babies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success in establishing fetal growth standards, making this research a continuation of established methodologies.
Where this research is happening
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Fisher Bioservices, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martin, Brittany — Fisher Bioservices, INC.
- Study coordinator: Martin, Brittany
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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.
- 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.