Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 5 to 14

Following up on mothers' health during pregnancy and its effects on children's growth

Official title: Glowing and Expecting Follow Up

Run by Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute · NCT03108001 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how mothers' health during pregnancy affects their children's growth and development as they get older.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages5 Years to 14 Years
SexAll
Enrollment514 (estimated)
SponsorArkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Little Rock, Arkansas)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 27, 2017
Main results expectedMarch 1, 2031
Study endsMarch 1, 2031
Registry record updatedJanuary 31, 2025
Trial IDNCT03108001 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 5 to 14 years who participated in the previous Glowing and Expecting study.

Probably not a fit

Patients who were dropped from the Glowing and Expecting studies will not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to investigate the long-term effects of maternal health during pregnancy on the growth and development of children aged 5 to 14 years. Participants are those who previously took part in the Glowing and Expecting study and have consented to be contacted for future research. The study will gather data to better understand the relationship between maternal health and child outcomes, contributing to the body of knowledge in pediatric health.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that help improve maternal and child health practices.

How similar studies have gone: While this study builds on previous findings from the Glowing and Expecting study, the specific approach of following up on maternal health impacts is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Former Glowing and Expecting study participants aged 5 to 14 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who were dropped from the Glowing and Expecting studies.

Where it's running

  • Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center
    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.