Maternal Body Composition and Placental Function—A Pilot Study
Clinical Trial Seeking Participants
Maternal Body Composition and Placental Function—A Pilot Study
IRB 7942 (PI: Nicole Marshall, MD, MCR)
We are conducting a study to learn more about maternal body fat and muscle during pregnancy and how body type affects the ability of the place to transport nutrients.
Trial Status:
Open to Enrollment
Why is this study being done?
The birth weight of a baby is determined in part by how much the mother weighs and what she eats during pregnancy, and we do not have a good way to measure how much muscle and body fat a woman has while she is pregnant or how it affects the nutrition that her baby gets through the placenta. This study will help us learn more about the relationship between the mother’s weight and diet and how the baby grows. This research is especially important because the rise in obesity in the US has led to an increase in high birth-weight babies, who, in turn, have an increased risk of poor lifelong health, including developing obesity and diabetes as adults.
Who is eligible to participate?
Women between the ages of 18 – 45, who:
- Are generally healthy
- Are nearly 37 weeks pregnant with a single baby
What is the compensation for this study?
Qualifying participants will receive:
- Compensation up to $240 for completing two study visits lasting approximately 5 hours each.
Who do I contact for additional information?
To find out more information and to learn if you are qualified to participate, please call Carrie Farrar at 503-494-4233.
