5-Year checkup: does early labor induction affect child development?

NCT ID NCT07330336

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study follows 4200 mothers and their children for 5 years to see if inducing labor at 39 weeks (instead of waiting for natural labor) affects the child's brain development. Researchers will assess thinking, language, movement, and behavior skills. The goal is to help pregnant women make informed choices about timing of labor.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • CHU Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, France

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