Understanding how pregnancy environment affects blood sugar levels and childhood obesity
Elucidating Neighborhood- and Individual-Level Factors Associated with Pregnancy Glycemia Levels and Childhood Obesity
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE · NIH-10949852
This study looks at how the neighborhood and personal habits during pregnancy affect blood sugar levels and the chances of childhood obesity in kids born to moms with gestational diabetes, aiming to find ways to help keep these children healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10949852 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between the neighborhood environment and individual factors during pregnancy that influence blood sugar levels and the risk of childhood obesity in children. It focuses on mothers with gestational diabetes and aims to identify how both the built environment and personal behaviors, such as diet and physical activity, impact these health outcomes. By examining these connections, the research seeks to provide insights that could help mitigate the risk of obesity in children born to mothers with gestational diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals diagnosed with gestational diabetes, particularly those living in neighborhoods with varying environmental factors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have gestational diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing gestational diabetes and reducing childhood obesity rates.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into gestational diabetes and childhood obesity, this specific focus on neighborhood factors and glycemic control is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE — Oakland, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHEHAB, RANA F. — KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- Study coordinator: CHEHAB, RANA F.
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.