10,000 ART babies to be tracked for lifelong health clues

NCT ID NCT03993158

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will follow 10,000 babies born through assisted reproductive technology (ART) at a Chinese hospital to monitor their health from birth onward. Researchers will record birth weight, congenital malformations, and height development. The goal is to understand any short- and long-term health effects linked to ART.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ€” not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal important health patterns in children conceived through assisted reproductive technology, guiding future care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may take years to emerge.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Reproductive Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University

    RECRUITING

    Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China