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From birth to adulthood: what shapes a Child's metabolism?

NCT ID NCT03351595

NEW Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ewha Womans University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Researchers at Ewha Womans University in Seoul followed children from before birth into young adulthood to understand what influences growth and metabolic health. The study enrolled pregnant women between 2001 and 2006 and tracked their offspring over time. At scheduled visits, researchers measured height, weight, blood pressure, and blood markers such as fasting glucose and cholesterol. The goal is to learn how early-life factors relate to later heart and metabolic health.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the study identifies factors that shape childhood metabolism, it could inform future guidance on nutrition, growth, and early heart health.
What could go wrong
This is an observational cohort, so it can show links between factors and outcomes but cannot prove cause and effect. Findings from one Korean group may not apply to other populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

940 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2001

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Pregnant women recruited during prenatal care and their offspring followed longitudinally from birth through young adulthood.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women who received prenatal care between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation and were enrolled between 2001 and 2006. * Individuals who could participate in scheduled follow-up examinations and comply with the study requirements. Exclusion Criteria: \- Individuals considered unable to participate in the study procedures for other reasons, based on the investigator's judgement.

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Cardiometabolic health Growth & development Pediatric health

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

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