Investigating the link between air pollution and cerebral palsy risk
Air Pollution Exposure and Risk for Cerebral Palsy - A Statewide Study
This study is looking at how air pollution during pregnancy might affect the chances of babies developing cerebral palsy, and it's for expectant parents who want to understand how their environment could impact their child's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10993240 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores how exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may influence the development of cerebral palsy (CP) in newborns. By analyzing data from a statewide study, the researchers aim to identify environmental risk factors that could contribute to brain damage in infants. The study will focus on various pollutants and their potential impact on perinatal health indicators, such as preterm birth and Apgar scores. The findings could help clarify the relationship between air quality and neurological outcomes in children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals living in areas with varying levels of air pollution, particularly those expecting a child at risk for cerebral palsy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those whose children are already diagnosed with cerebral palsy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for cerebral palsy by identifying modifiable environmental risk factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has suggested a correlation between air pollution and adverse neurological outcomes, indicating that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liew, Zeyan — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Liew, Zeyan
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.