24,000 moms and kids join landmark study on early health origins
NCT ID NCT03228875
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This long-term study follows 24,000 mothers and their children born at Boston Medical Center to understand how early-life exposures—like pregnancy complications and birth outcomes—affect health later in life. Researchers will track conditions such as asthma, obesity, allergies, and high blood pressure. The goal is to uncover factors that could help prevent diseases starting from childhood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could identify early-life factors that influence risks for conditions like asthma, obesity, and high blood pressure, pointing toward prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may take many years to emerge.
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Boston Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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