Study on the health effects of children born to mothers with PCOS

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 effects on offspring born to mothers diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Guangzhou, China. It collects data on maternal PCOS subtypes, nursing practices, diet, education, and health outcomes of the children as they grow. Biological samples, including blood and tissue, are also gathered to analyze the impact of prenatal exposure to hyperandrogenism and its potential link to glucolipid metabolism disorders in the offspring.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Offspring born to women diagnosed with PCOS
* Offspring born to women with \<20 weeks of gestation, intended to eventually deliver in Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center
* Permanent residents or families intended to remain in Guangzhou for ≥3 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

• Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, China
  Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Xiu Qiu, PhD — Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, China
• Study coordinator: Xiu Qiu, PhD
• Email: qxiu0161@163.com
• Phone: 0086 20 38367160

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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.