Prenatal diet linked to baby eczema, new study finds
NCT ID NCT02889081
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study followed 487 pregnant women in Shanghai to see if key nutrients like folate and vitamin D affect the chance of their baby developing eczema (atopic dermatitis) by 6 months old. Researchers measured nutrient levels in the mothers' blood and checked babies for eczema using standard criteria. The goal was to find possible links between maternal nutrition and infant skin health.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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487 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2016
- Finished
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Apr 2018
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Pregancies at early gestation and offspring from Minhang Maternal and Children Health Care Hospital in Shanghai from June 2016
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Mother plans to proceed prenatal care and delivery in Minhang Maternal and Children Health Care Hospital * Offspring plans to stay in Shanghai until 6 months and proceed follow-up in Children's Hospital of Fudan University Exclusion Criteria: * none
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, 201102, China
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