Understanding the impact of environmental factors on children's health from pregnancy to adolescence
Maintain and Enrich Resource Infrastructure for Project Viva: a pre-birth cohort with follow up into adolescence
This study is looking at how things like air quality and diet during pregnancy and childhood affect the health and growth of kids from the Boston area as they grow up, and it's designed for mothers and their children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Canton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10764219 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on a cohort of mother-child pairs from the Boston area, collecting extensive data on environmental exposures and health outcomes starting from early pregnancy. It aims to track the health and development of children as they grow into adolescence, examining factors such as air pollution, diet, and various health metrics. The study utilizes advanced data collection methods, including satellite data and local monitors, to assess the impact of environmental factors on children's health and development over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are mothers and their children from the Boston area, particularly those who were part of the Project Viva cohort.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the Project Viva cohort or those outside the Boston area may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for health issues related to environmental exposures in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research with similar environmental epidemiology cohorts has shown promising results in understanding the long-term health impacts of environmental exposures.
Where this research is happening
Canton, UNITED STATES
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. — Canton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oken, Emily — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC.
- Study coordinator: Oken, Emily
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.