Baby brain study: does Mom's weight matter?

NCT ID NCT04274140

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how a mother's weight during pregnancy might affect her baby's brain development. Researchers will follow 260 pregnant women (some with normal weight, some with obesity) and scan their babies' brains with MRI at 2 weeks, 1 year, and 2 years old. They will also test the babies' development to see if there are any differences linked to the mother's weight.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal how a mother's weight during pregnancy influences her baby's brain growth, pointing to ways to support healthy development.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear link, or results may not apply to all populations.

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Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

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