Investigating how maternal health affects childhood obesity and cardiometabolic disorders

Prenatal Programming of Childhood Obesity and Cardio Metabolic Disorders - Role of Maternal Obesity, Pregnancy Complications, and Maternal-fetal Metabolome

Helsinki University Central Hospital · NCT05223530

This study looks at how a mother's health during pregnancy affects her child's risk of obesity and heart problems as they grow up.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment750 (estimated)
Ages11 Years to 55 Years
SexAll
SponsorHelsinki University Central Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Helsinki)
Trial IDNCT05223530 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study follows mothers and their children from two Finnish pregnancy cohorts to explore the links between maternal health conditions, such as obesity and gestational diabetes, and the subsequent health outcomes in their children. The study will assess various factors, including body composition and cardiovascular health, in children aged 11-17 years. Data will be collected through detailed health assessments and metabolomic analyses to understand the impact of maternal conditions on child health outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include mothers who participated in the original PREDO or RADIEL studies during their pregnancy and their children aged 11-17 years.

Not a fit: Patients who did not participate in the PREDO or RADIEL studies during pregnancy will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into preventing childhood obesity and related cardiometabolic disorders by addressing maternal health during pregnancy.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in linking maternal health to childhood obesity, making this approach both relevant and supported by existing research.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* all mothers participated originally in the PREDO or the RADIEL studies during pregnancy and with delivery during this index pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where this trial is running

Helsinki

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Cardiometabolic Diseases, Obesity

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.