IVF study reveals: Mom's stress shapes Baby's brain, not just genes
NCT ID NCT07296107
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how a mother's stress during pregnancy might affect her baby's brain and behavior. By comparing IVF pregnancies where the baby is genetically related to the mother versus those where the baby is not (using donor eggs), researchers can tell if stress effects are due to the prenatal environment or shared genes. About 360 women will answer questionnaires, give blood samples, and allow monitoring of the baby's heart rate and brain activity.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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