Plain-English translation of NCT02273297 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand whether babies who receive too much nutrition in the womb are more likely to develop obesity, diabetes, and heart problems as they grow up. This study will follow thousands of ethnically diverse pregnant women and their babies from pregnancy through childhood to explore this connection. By learning more about how a mother's nutrition affects her baby's long-term health, doctors hope to find ways to prevent these diseases.
Childhood obesity and heart disease are growing problems, and scientists believe some of the risk may start before birth. This research aims to identify which mothers and babies need extra support during and after pregnancy to reduce these lifelong health risks.
You and your baby would be part of a long-term study where researchers collect information about your health, nutrition, and pregnancy through visits and check-ins. After your baby is born, you would continue to participate in follow-up visits to track your child's growth, nutrition, and health over time. The exact number and timing of visits will be explained to you by the research team.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Collaborators
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
Enrollment target
~2,821 participants
Started
July 2009
Primary completion
July 2026
Age range
16 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2024.
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Central contact
Dana Dabelea, MD, PhD
University of Colorado, Denver