Investigating how stress and inflammation during pregnancy affect child health and development.

A bench to population epidemiologic approach to investigating the effects of antenatal stress and inflammation on child gut inflammation, growth, and development

['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ · NIH-10995233

This study looks at how stress and inflammation in pregnant moms can affect their children's gut health, growth, and overall development, helping us understand how to support healthier outcomes for kids right from the start.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_CAREER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ (nih funded)
Locations1 site (SANTA CRUZ, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10995233 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research explores the impact of stress and inflammation experienced by mothers during pregnancy on their children's gut health, growth, and overall development. The project utilizes a combination of epidemiological and biostatistical methods to analyze data and draw connections between maternal health and child outcomes. By focusing on the early life stages, the research aims to identify critical interventions that can improve child health. Patients may benefit from insights gained regarding the importance of maternal health during pregnancy.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are pregnant women experiencing high levels of stress or inflammation.

Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those whose pregnancies are not affected by stress or inflammation may not receive benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for enhancing child health and development by addressing maternal stress and inflammation.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding the links between maternal health and child outcomes, suggesting that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.

Where this research is happening

SANTA CRUZ, 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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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.