Plain-English translation of NCT05798676 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Obesity research guide →Researchers want to understand how certain hormones in mothers' blood and breast milk may affect how babies grow and develop body fat. This study will compare mothers who had normal weight before pregnancy with mothers who were overweight or obese before pregnancy, looking at whether their hormone levels differ and whether these differences relate to their infants' growth patterns.
Childhood obesity is a growing health concern, and scientists suspect that maternal hormones passed through breast milk and blood may play a role in how babies develop. This research aims to identify whether specific hormonal patterns in mothers can help predict which babies might be at risk for excess weight gain, potentially leading to earlier support and intervention.
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You will be asked to provide samples of your blood and breast milk at one or more visits. The study team will also collect basic information about your health, eating habits, and your baby's growth and feeding patterns. There are no medications to take or special procedures — just the collection of these samples to help researchers understand the connection between maternal hormones and infant development.
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Argentina
Enrollment target
~130 participants
Started
May 2019
Primary completion
March 2028
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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Central contact
Maria F Andreoli, PhD
Instituto de Desarrollo e Investigaciones Pediátricas Prof. Dr. Fernando E. Viteri
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