Institute For Human Development And Potential (ihdp), Singapore

This study tests whether maslinic acid, a natural compound found in olive skins, can improve metabolic health by activating brown fat—a type of fat that burns calories. Fifty adults with pre-metabolic syndrome or mild obesity will take maslinic acid or a placebo for 12 weeks. Res…

Women who develop gestational diabetes are far more likely than other women to develop type 2 diabetes within a few years after giving birth. This trial tests whether a smartphone app that delivers personalized coaching on diet, exercise, sleep, and mental well-being can help pre…

This study looks at how a mother's stress, anxiety, and mood during pregnancy might influence her child's brain development and behavior. Researchers are following 587 families in Singapore, including mothers, fathers, and children. They use brain scans and developmental tests to…

This study follows about 1,400 pregnant women and their children for at least 4 years after birth. Researchers want to learn how stress, social support, and genetics affect a mother's mental health during pregnancy and her child's development. The study does not test any treatmen…