The ETCHED Study is an observational study looking at how a pregnant mother's environment, lifestyle, and health might affect her child's growth and development from birth into adulthood. Researchers are particularly interested in understanding factors that contribute to conditions like diabetes, obesity, and fatty liver. This study will follow mothers and their children from American Indian or Hispanic backgrounds. The main goal is to see how a mother's weight before pregnancy, weight gain during pregnancy, and blood sugar levels affect her baby's weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) up to 24 months of age. The study aims to enroll about 1500 participants.

Study design

This is an observational study, meaning researchers will watch and collect information without providing any interventions. It plans to include about 1500 participants, focusing on pregnant women and their children.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Children's BMI will be measured at birth, 6 weeks, and 4, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. The study also aims to follow children through childhood and adolescence (2 to 18 years of age).

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