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The early and late contribution of fasting and postprandial triglycerides on newborn subcutaneous and intrahepatic fat in pregnancy

Research Subjects Needed to Participate in a study about Nutrition in Pregnant Women


Why this Research Matters

What Happens If I Join the Study? - You will have 4 study visits during pregnancy and 1 study visit after your baby is born - You will be asked to prick your finger to monitor blood sugar and blood triglyceride levels 4 times a day for 4 days after each visit (total of 64 finger pokes) - We will measure you and your infant’s body composition at about 1-2 weeks of life - You will be asked to complete several questionnaires about your pregnancy and general health - Financial compensation for participation will be given


Who can Participate

All Ages

Who Can Join the Study? - Highly motivated pregnant women who: - Are between 21-39 years old - Are less than 16 weeks pregnant - Are willing and able to complete home blood tests - Do not have gestational diabetes or high blood pressure - Are nonsmokers


Study ID

Protocol Number: 20-0706
More information available at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04394806

Meet the Team

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Linda Barbour, MD

Principal Investigator


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