Health outcomes of newborns from assisted reproductive technology
Official title: Prospective Cohort Study for Newborns From Patients Treated With ART in Clinical Reproductive Medicine Management System/Electronic Medical Record Cohort Database (CCRM/EMRCD)
Run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University · NCT03993158 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at the health of babies born through assisted reproductive technology to see how it affects their short- and long-term well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0 Weeks to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zhengzhou, Henan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2010 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2050 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2050 |
| Registry record updated | May 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03993158 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are newborns from parents who have received ART treatment at the participating center.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not undergone ART or whose newborns were not delivered at the participating center may 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 investigates the short- and long-term health consequences for newborns born to parents who underwent assisted reproductive technology (ART) at the Reproductive Medical Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University. The study utilizes a comprehensive database that includes medical records of both parents and newborns to collect biological samples, questionnaires, and health data. By analyzing this information, the study aims to provide valuable insights into the health prognosis of these children, which has been largely unknown until now.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide critical information on the health outcomes of newborns conceived through ART, guiding future medical care and parental counseling.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on ART outcomes, this specific cohort analysis focusing on long-term health consequences in newborns is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All newborns from patients treated with ART in our center. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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Reproductive Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou, Henan, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zhiqin Bu, M.D.
- Email: rmczzu@126.com
- Phone: 037167967161
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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.