Pregnancy and Early Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following In Utero Lyme Disease Exposure

Recruiting Observational Study
Lyme Disease Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Chronic Lyme Disease Tick-Borne Infections Pregnancy Complications Child Development
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Children's National Research Institute · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility of longitudinal neurodevelopmental evaluation of fetuses and infants exposed to Lyme disease in utero. Participants with Lyme disease or Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) will be recruited during pregnancy. Pregnancies will be monitored and infant development will be assessed from birth until age 18 months.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * English speaker * Currently reside in the United States or Canada * Meet CDC criteria for: (1) clinical and/or laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease during any stage of current pregnancy, OR (2) clinical diagnosis of PTLDS/Chronic Lyme within 3 years of current pregnancy * Able…
Contacts

Meagan Williams, MSPH, CCRC

202-476-3388

mewilliams@childrensnational.org

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Sarah Mulkey, MD, PhD

sbmulkey@childrensnational.org

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