Investigating the effects of prenatal COVID-19 exposure and vaccination on child development
The longer-term impact of prenatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infection and the COVID-19 vaccine on behavior, cognition, and brain functioning in the child
This study is looking at how being exposed to COVID-19 during pregnancy, either through infection or vaccination, might affect how children think, behave, and develop as they grow up, so we can better understand any long-term effects on their development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10857242 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines how prenatal exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination affects children's behavior, cognition, and brain functioning. It aims to create a well-characterized birth cohort to assess the long-term impacts of these exposures on child development. By analyzing data from pregnant individuals and their children, the study seeks to understand potential risks associated with prenatal COVID-19 experiences. The research will involve monitoring children's development over time to identify any neurodevelopmental deviations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include pregnant individuals who have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 or received the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those whose pregnancies occurred before the COVID-19 pandemic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical insights into the long-term effects of prenatal COVID-19 exposure and vaccination, guiding future healthcare decisions for pregnant individuals and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown associations between maternal viral infections and neurodevelopmental issues in offspring, suggesting that this study's approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rommel, Anna-Sophie — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Rommel, Anna-Sophie
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.