Scientists scan baby brains to uncover Mother's weight link

NCT ID NCT01822067

Summary

This study aims to understand if a mother's weight during pregnancy influences her baby's early brain development. Researchers will use MRI scans to compare the brain structure and activity of 100 healthy, two-week-old babies. The babies are grouped based on whether their mothers were obese or of normal weight.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72203, United States

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