Investigating the effects of phthalate exposure on premature infants in the NICU
Phthalate Exposure and Mechanisms of Action in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
This study is looking at how certain chemicals found in hospitals might affect the health and development of premature babies in NICUs, with the hope of finding ways to keep these little ones safer and healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Feinstein Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhasset, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10736301 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how exposure to phthalates, common chemicals found in hospital environments, affects premature infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The study aims to identify the sources of phthalate exposure and its potential impact on neurodevelopment, growth, and lung health in these vulnerable infants. By analyzing data from NICU patients, researchers will explore the mechanisms through which phthalates may influence health outcomes. The goal is to improve care practices and reduce harmful exposures for infants receiving critical care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are premature infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units.
Not a fit: Patients who are not premature or who are not admitted to a NICU may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for premature infants by minimizing harmful chemical exposures in NICUs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that phthalate exposure can adversely affect health outcomes in infants, suggesting that this investigation builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Manhasset, United States
- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research — Manhasset, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stroustrup, Annemarie — Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Stroustrup, Annemarie
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.