A large cohort study on prenatal and early life factors affecting children's health in China

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The Jiaxing Birth Cohort is a comprehensive observational study that investigates the impact of prenatal risk factors and early life feeding practices on the growth and health of children in China. It involves a large sample of 338,413 mother-child pairs recruited from the Jiaxing area between 1999 and 2013. The children are followed up at various stages from infancy to preschool age to assess conditions such as childhood obesity, anemia, and pregnancy complications. The study aims to provide valuable insights into the early determinants of health in children.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnant women came to clinic visit at one of the local hospitals during pregnancy at Jiaxing area
2. Pregnant women were followed up during pregnancy and their children were born alive at local hospital or clinics

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Those who did not want to participant
2. The infant was dead at the birth
3. Those pregnant mothers who dropped out during follow-up at pregnancy or moved out of the Jiaxing area

Where it's running

• Zhejiang University
  Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Duo Li, PhD
• Email: duoli@zju.edu.cn

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.