Investigating how pregnancy factors affect neonatal health

STUDY OF PREGNANCY AND NEONATAL HEALTH (SPAN) SPECIMEN REPOSITORY

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · FISHER BIOSERVICES, INC. · NIH-10927705

This study is looking at how when a baby is born and how big they are at birth can affect their health later in life, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding what influences newborn health, including parents and families.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorFISHER BIOSERVICES, INC. (nih funded)
Locations1 site (ROCKVILLE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10927705 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on understanding how the timing of delivery and birth size impact future health outcomes for newborns. It examines various factors, including paternal health and genetic influences, that may affect fetal growth and development. By analyzing data on prenatal conditions and genetic markers, the study aims to uncover critical insights into how these elements contribute to health issues such as mental disorders and cardiovascular diseases later in life. Patients may benefit from this research through improved understanding of the factors influencing neonatal health.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include expectant parents, particularly those with concerns about fetal growth or family histories of cardiovascular or mental health issues.

Not a fit: Patients who are not currently expecting or those without any known risk factors for neonatal health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for monitoring and improving neonatal health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between prenatal factors and neonatal health, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.

Where this research is happening

ROCKVILLE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Mental disorders, Mental health disorders, Psychiatric Disease, Psychiatric Disorder

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