Baby brain scans reveal possible link to mom's weight
NCT ID NCT01822067
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses MRI scans to look at the brains of 100 two-week-old babies. Researchers want to see if there are differences in brain structure and function between infants born to obese mothers and those born to normal-weight mothers. The goal is to understand how a mother's body composition might influence early brain development.
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Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72203, United States
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