Perinatal Autism Genetics and Epigenetics Study
Recruiting
Observational Study
Autism Disorders and Maternal Stress
Development Delay
Prenatal Stress
Social Behavior
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
- 0 – 50
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 7,200 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa · Other
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About This Trial
The University of Iowa's Center for Disabilities and Development is researching how pregnancy, early childhood experiences, and genetic factors influence child development, with a focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Pregnant women are invited to participate in a study that tracks their pregnancy and child's early development, through simple, at-home activities using a cell phone. Participants…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
A. Criteria for Pregnant Women:
1. Pregnant women in their 1st or 2nd trimester of a singleton pregnancy.
2. Age 18 to 50 years
3. Currently use a smart phone
B. ASD Group at age 18 to 27 months
1. M-CHAT score \>= 4 or POSI score \>= 3
2. Child has subsequently clinically co…
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