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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 514 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Little Rock, Arkansas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 27, 2017 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2031 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | January 31, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03108001 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.