Investigating how weight loss surgery before pregnancy affects children's health.
Preconception obesity treatment: maternal bariatric surgery and long-term child health outcomes
['FUNDING_R01'] · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10895976
This study is looking at how losing weight through surgery before having a baby might help reduce the chances of obesity and health problems in their children, and it’s for women who are considering or have had weight loss surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PORTLAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10895976 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the impact of maternal obesity and the effects of bariatric surgery on long-term health outcomes for children. It aims to determine if women who undergo weight loss surgery before conception can reduce the risk of obesity and related health issues in their offspring. The study will analyze data from a large group of women who had bariatric surgery and their children, comparing their health metrics to those of children from women who did not have the surgery. By examining factors such as weight gain and BMI in children up to six years old, the research seeks to provide insights into the benefits of preconception weight loss.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women of childbearing age with obesity who are considering or have undergone bariatric surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are not planning to become pregnant or those who do not have obesity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children born to mothers who have undergone bariatric surgery before pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results regarding the benefits of bariatric surgery on maternal and child health, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
PORTLAND, UNITED STATES
- OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY — PORTLAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PURNELL, JONATHAN Q. — OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: PURNELL, JONATHAN Q.
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.