Clinical Trials in Taiwan / NCT07568561
Recruiting
Observational
Maternal Methyl-Nutrient Status and Infant Neurodevelopment Study
NCT07568561 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Taiwan tracker
Condition(s) studied
Infant NeurodevelopmentNutritionMethylationBirth OutcomesPregnancyDietary QualityDietary Intake AssessmentHomocysteineTrimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)
Study summary
This prospective cohort study examines the relationship between maternal methyl-nutrient status during pregnancy and offspring neurodevelopment. It integrates maternal dietary, biomarker, genetic, and microbiome data and follows children up to 24 months.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria for Pregnant Women
* Aged 20-45 years
* Singleton pregnancy
* Receiving routine prenatal care at the study site and planning to deliver at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Exclusion Criteria for Pregnant Women
* Diagnosed with major chronic diseases, including renal disease (defined as chronic kidney disease stage 3 or above or history of renal transplantation), liver disease (defined as liver cirrhosis or history of liver transplantation), or malignancy
* Alcohol consumption during pregnancy
* Diagnosed with eating disorders or psychiatric conditions that may impair the assessment of nutritional status
Inclusion Criteria for Newborns
● Newborns delivered by mothers who participate in this study
Exclusion Criteria for Newborns
* Diagnosed with congenital anomalies, epilepsy, or severe brain injury
* Inability to complete neurodevelopmental assessments at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years of age at the study site
* Infants whose mothers are diagnosed with eating disorders or psychiatric conditions that may impair the assessment of nutritional status
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Maternal methyl-nutrient and other nutrition status — From enrollment to delivery (approximately 9 months)
Maternal methyl-nutrient status will be assessed using the following measurements: * Blood biomarkers: plasma or serum concentrations of choline(µmol/L), betaine(µmol/L), RBC and serum folate(ng/mL), vitamin B12 (pg/mL) measured using by standard laboratory assays * Dietary intake: assessed using a validated Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and 3-day dietary records - Birth anthropometric measurements of the newborn — At birth
This outcome will be assessed using medical records, including birth weight (grams), birth length (centimeters) , birth head circumference (centimeters), and gestational age at birth (weeks). - Infant neurodevelopmental outcomes — At 6, 12, and 24 months of age
Infant neurodevelopment will be assessed using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Fourth Edition (Bayley-IV), including composite scores for cognitive, language, motor and social-emotional domains
Trial sites (2)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Eastern Memorial Hospital | New Taipei City | Taiwan | Not Yet Recruiting |
| Far Eastern Memorial Hospital | New Taipei City | Taiwan | Recruiting |
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Official registry record
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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