Long-term follow-up of children born to mothers with pregnancy complications

Langzeiteffekt Einer Pentaerithrityltetranitrat (PETN)-Behandlung in Der Schwangerschaft - Nachbeobachtung Der Kinder Der PETN-Studien

Observational Jena University Hospital · NCT06534307

This study looks at how children born to mothers with pregnancy complications, like restricted growth due to poor blood flow, develop over time to see if their health and behavior differ from those born without these issues.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment228 (estimated)
Ages6 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorJena University Hospital Academic / other
Locations13 sites (Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg and 12 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06534307 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the long-term effects on children born from pregnancies affected by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) due to impaired placental blood flow. It follows children from previous studies where mothers were treated with Pentaerithrityl Teratnitrate (PETN) or placebo. The study will evaluate various aspects of child development, including physical health, cognitive abilities, and behavioral outcomes, starting from the age of 6. Data will be collected through questionnaires, physical examinations, and metabolic assessments to compare growth-retarded children with those who had normal growth.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 6 years and older who were born to mothers who participated in the PETN studies.

Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria or have physical and mental conditions that prevent participation in physical examinations may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the long-term health and developmental needs of children born from high-risk pregnancies, potentially guiding future interventions.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown significant associations between intrauterine growth restriction and long-term health outcomes, indicating that this follow-up approach is built on established findings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* mothers participation in one of the PETN studies
* age above 5 years
* completion of questionnaires for self reported data
* written consent for physical examination

Exclusion Criteria - only physical examination:

* physical and mental states preventing physical examination

Where this trial is running

Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg and 12 other locations

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.
Conditions Intrauterine Growth RestrictionPentaerithrityl Teratnitrate in PregnancyLong-Term Effects to Children
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