Pregnancy weight patterns linked to baby fat at birth

NCT ID NCT04132310

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study follows 180 pregnant women to see how changes in their body fat during pregnancy relate to their baby's body fat at birth. Researchers use MRI scans and weight tracking to understand early influences on childhood obesity. The goal is to learn more about how the womb environment shapes long-term health.

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 study could help identify early markers for childhood obesity risk, guiding future prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INFANT DEVELOPMENT PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dell Pediatric Research Institute

Austin, Texas, 78723, United States
Health Discovery Building Biomedical Imaging Center

Austin, Texas, 78712, United States

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