Baby brain scans reveal possible link to mom's weight
NCT ID NCT01822067
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses MRI scans to look at the brains of 100 two-week-old babies. Researchers want to see if there are differences in brain structure and function between infants born to obese mothers and those born to normal-weight mothers. The goal is to understand how a mother's body composition might influence early brain development.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Start date
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Aug 2012
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
Full term neonates born from obese or lean mothers enrolled in the Glowing study (IRB#110889)
- Ages
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11 to 17 days
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * the participant must be enrolled in the Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center (ACNC) Glowing study and be about 2 weeks of age +/- 3days Exclusion Criteria: * none specified
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72203, United States
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