Helping babies grow at a healthy rate
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at ways to help babies grow at a healthy rate and avoid rapid weight gain that can lead to obesity later. It focuses on guiding parents on healthy feeding and activity habits for their infant.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy.
- Your baby was born healthy, without any genetic or birth defects.
- You, the mother, did not have gestational diabetes or hyperthyroidism during pregnancy.
- Your baby did not need to stay in the hospital right after birth.
- At least one parent speaks Italian so they can talk with the study team.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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