Investigating how maternal health during pregnancy affects the heart health of their children.
Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Study-Cardiovascular Health of HAPO Offspring (HAPO CVH)
This study is looking at how a mother's high blood sugar during pregnancy might affect her child's heart health as they grow up, and it's for young adults who want to understand their own health better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11047566 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how maternal conditions, such as high blood sugar during pregnancy, impact the cardiovascular health of their children as they grow into young adults. By studying a large group of offspring from a previous study, researchers will assess various health indicators like blood pressure, body fat, and blood sugar levels. The goal is to identify the connections between maternal health factors and the cardiovascular risks faced by their children, potentially leading to better prevention strategies. Participants will undergo comprehensive health assessments to gather data on their cardiovascular health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-25 who were born to mothers with gestational diabetes or other related conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 25 or those who do not have a history of maternal gestational health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing cardiovascular disease in children whose mothers experienced gestational health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in understanding the links between maternal health and offspring cardiovascular outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brickman, Wendy J — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Brickman, Wendy J
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.