Understanding how pregnancy affects metabolism and fetal nutrition.
Characterizing metabolic variability during pregnancy to understand pathways of in-utero overnutrition: an integrative analysis of metabolomics and lifestyle data
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10930702
This study looks at how changes in a pregnant woman's metabolism can affect her baby's nutrition, especially if she has obesity or gestational diabetes, and it aims to understand how these factors impact the baby's health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10930702 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how metabolic changes during pregnancy can lead to either undernutrition or overnutrition of the fetus, particularly in cases of obesity and gestational diabetes. By analyzing metabolic data and lifestyle factors from pregnant women, the study aims to uncover how these variables influence the health of their offspring. The research employs advanced statistical methods to explore the relationship between maternal metabolism and fetal development, focusing on the role of the placenta in this process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women, particularly those with obesity or gestational diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those without metabolic conditions such as obesity or gestational diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing obesity and cardiometabolic diseases in children by understanding maternal influences during pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding maternal-fetal health connections, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES — Newark, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FRANCIS, ELLEN CROSS — RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: FRANCIS, ELLEN CROSS
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.