Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 1 Day to 1 Month

Lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes in large-for-gestational-age infants

Official title: Childhood Health Outcomes in Term, Large-for-gestational-age Infants: Effects of Lifestyle Intervention in the Postnatal First Year

Run by Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · NCT04661449 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a special program to help parents with feeding and healthcare can improve the health and development of large-for-gestational-age infants and reduce their chances of being overweight as they grow up.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages1 Day to 1 Month
SexAll
Enrollment138 (estimated)
SponsorXinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 22, 2021
Main results expectedNovember 30, 2023
Study endsNovember 30, 2029
Registry record updatedFebruary 5, 2021
Trial IDNCT04661449 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are term infants classified as large-for-gestational-age.

Probably not a fit

Patients with major genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, or severe digestive diseases 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 study investigates the impact of a comprehensive lifestyle intervention on large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infants to reduce the risk of childhood overweight and improve neurodevelopmental outcomes. Infants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, receiving regular follow-up and guidance on feeding and healthcare, or a control group with standard follow-up. The primary outcomes include rates of overweight/obesity at ages two and seven, along with assessments of neurodevelopment and cardiovascular health. The study also aims to explore the relationship between early biomarkers and later health outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the incidence of childhood obesity and improve developmental health in LGA infants.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with lifestyle interventions in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* term
* large-for-gestational-age infants

Exclusion Criteria:

* major genetic disorder
* congenital anomalies
* severe digestive disease

Where it's running

  • Xinhua Hospital
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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.