Investigating how prenatal factors influence childhood growth and obesity risk.
Prenatal Longitudinal Metabolomics Profiling for Early Childhood Growth Trajectories and Obesity Risk in a US Biracial Birth Cohort
This study is looking at how changes in a mom's metabolism during pregnancy might influence her child's growth and risk of becoming overweight, with the hope of finding ways to help prevent obesity in kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tennessee Health Sci Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Memphis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11083667 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how metabolic changes during pregnancy can affect a child's growth and risk of obesity. By analyzing biological samples from mothers during different stages of pregnancy, the study aims to identify specific metabolites that may predict obesity in their children. The approach involves collecting data at multiple time points to create a comprehensive profile of prenatal influences on child health. This could lead to early interventions that help prevent obesity in children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women, particularly those in the second and third trimesters, who are part of a biracial birth cohort.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those whose pregnancies are not within the specified trimesters may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide early biomarkers for predicting and preventing childhood obesity.
How similar studies have performed: While there is emerging evidence supporting the role of prenatal factors in childhood obesity, this specific approach using longitudinal metabolomics profiling is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Memphis, United States
- University of Tennessee Health Sci Ctr — Memphis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhao, Qi — University of Tennessee Health Sci Ctr
- Study coordinator: Zhao, Qi
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.