Early Childhood Obesity Programming by Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Recruiting
Observational Study
Childhood Obesity
Epigenetics
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 1 Hour – 24 Months
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 400 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The molecular mechanisms underlying developmental programming of childhood obesity remain poorly understood. Here, the investigators address major questions about early childhood obesity programming by studying CD3+ T-cells from intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) newborns who have an increased risk for obesity and other metabolic disorders in adult life.
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Eligibility Criteria
Mother-infant pairs will be recruited for this study.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy singleton term intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) and appropriate for gestational age (AGA) infants whose mothers are followed by the Obstetric Department of Montefiore Medical Center and who deliver at the Weil…
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