Pre-Pregnancy health linked to child development in major singapore study
NCT ID NCT03531658
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows over 1,000 women in Singapore from before pregnancy through their child's early years. Researchers are looking at how nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional health before and during early pregnancy may influence the child's body composition, brain development, and long-term health. The goal is to uncover early factors that shape a child's future well-being.
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 could help identify key factors before pregnancy that influence a child's metabolic and brain health, guiding future preventive strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may take years to translate into practical advice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
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