Understanding how environment affects children's health
Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) and Pregnancy in Ohio
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RESEARCH INST NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSP · NIH-11319123
This project collects health information from pregnant individuals, their partners, and children in Ohio to learn how early life experiences shape a child's health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RESEARCH INST NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSP (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLUMBUS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11319123 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project is part of a larger national effort called ECHO, focusing on families in Ohio. Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are gathering valuable health information from pregnant individuals, their partners, and their children. The goal is to better understand how various factors before and during pregnancy, such as a mother's heart health, might influence a child's health outcomes as they grow. By collecting detailed data and biological samples, this work aims to uncover important connections that can lead to better health for mothers and children everywhere.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Pregnant individuals, their partners, and children living in the Ohio region who are interested in contributing their health data and biospecimens to a long-term health project would be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients not interested in long-term follow-up or who do not reside in the specified Ohio region may not directly benefit from participation in this specific data collection effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us understand how to create healthier environments for pregnant individuals and children, potentially preventing health issues later in life.
How similar studies have performed: This project contributes to a large, ongoing national cohort, building on established methods for collecting comprehensive health data from families.
Where this research is happening
COLUMBUS, UNITED STATES
- RESEARCH INST NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSP — COLUMBUS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SLAUGHTER, JONATHAN LEE — RESEARCH INST NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSP
- Study coordinator: SLAUGHTER, JONATHAN LEE
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.