Gestational Exposure to Emerging Contaminants (ECs)
Gestational Exposure to Emerging Contaminants (ECs): Levels of Emerging Contaminants (ECs), such as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs), Organophosphate Flame Retardants (OPFRs), and Microplastics, are assessed in maternal blood and umbilical cord blood during gestation.
Study summary
This prospective cohort study aims to investigate the association between prenatal blood levels of Emerging Contaminants and the five-year incidence of atopic dermatitis (AD) in offspring.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
—
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Mother plans to proceed prenatal care and delivery in Minhang Maternal and Children Health Care Hospital
* 12-14 weeks of singleton pregnancy, non-stillborn or miscarrying, offspring without familial hereditary skin diseases
* Offspring plans to stay in Shanghai until 5 years and proceed follow-up at the Dermatology Department of Children's Hospital affiliated with Fudan University
* signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Multiple pregnancies
* perinatal death
* a fetus with congenital skin or appendages disorders
Primary outcome measure(s)
atopic dermatitis: Infant atopic dermatitis incidence — at 1 year old Disease diagnosis according to the criteria of Williams. Skin status was examined via onsite interview by pediatric dermatologists. Parents consulted or visited a dermatologist once their baby developed any skin symptoms.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Children Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai
Shanghai Municipality
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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