Following up on mothers' health during pregnancy and its effects on children's growth
Glowing and Expecting Follow Up
This study looks at how mothers' health during pregnancy affects their children's growth and development as they get older.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 514 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Little Rock, Arkansas) |
| Trial ID | NCT03108001 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 5 to 14 years who participated in the previous Glowing and Expecting study.
Not a fit: Patients who were dropped from the Glowing and Expecting studies will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that help improve maternal and child health practices.
How similar studies have performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Little Rock, Arkansas
- Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center — Little Rock, Arkansas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hannah Aston, MPH
- Email: AstonHJ@archildrens.org
- Phone: 501-364-3055
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.