Neurological Development In Toddlers After Maternal SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy
This study, called CRONOS-Kids, is looking at how children aged 3 to 5 years old are developing. This includes children whose mothers had COVID-19 while they were pregnant and children whose mothers didn't. Doctors want to understand if having COVID-19 during pregnancy can affect a child's brain development. They will also look at whether mothers being vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy offered any protection to the child. The information gathered will help healthcare professionals understand the potential effects of COVID-19 during pregnancy. This will allow them to plan better follow-up care for babies born to mothers who had the virus while pregnant, making sure every child gets the support they need as they grow up.
At a glance
What is this study about?
This study, called CRONOS-Kids, wants to find out more about how children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy are developing. We know that viruses can sometimes affect a baby's development, and COVID-19 has been linked to some brain-related symptoms in adults. However, it's not clear yet how COVID-19 during pregnancy might affect a child's development as they grow older, partly because these developmental changes might not be noticed until a child is a few years old.
The researchers will carefully compare the development of children aged 3 to 5 years whose mothers had COVID-19 during pregnancy with children of the same age whose mothers did not have COVID-19. They will look at different aspects of their development. They also want to see if mothers being vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy made any difference to the child's development.
The results of this study are very important. The information will help doctors and nurses understand how best to support children who were exposed to COVID-19 before they were born. This could lead to better check-ups and care plans for these children, ensuring they get any help they might need early on.
Key takeaways
- Study looks at child development after mothers had COVID-19 in pregnancy.
- Compares children aged 3-5 whose mothers had COVID-19 with those who didn't.
- Investigates protective effect of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
- No medication involved for participating children.
- Findings will help create better care plans for children.
Who may be eligible?
This study is looking for toddlers aged between 3 and 5 years old.
They are interested in two groups of children: those whose mothers had COVID-19 during pregnancy, and those whose mothers did not. All children need a parent or guardian to agree for them to take part in the study.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Is your child between 3 and 5 years old?
- Was your child's mother part of the original CRONOS study (whether she had COVID-19 or not)?
- Are you happy to give consent for your child to participate?
- Can you attend appointments at one of the participating hospitals?
What does participation involve?
If your child takes part in this study, they will have some special check-ups and assessments by trained staff. These assessments are designed to look at their movement and how they think and learn. The study is particularly interested in children who were part of an earlier COVID-19 pregnancy study called CRONOS, as well as children who were not exposed to COVID-19 during pregnancy. The total duration of participation isn't specified, but it involves visits for these assessments.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- Philipps University of MarburgVerified postcodeMarburg, Germany
Common questions
What is the main goal of this study?
The main goal is to understand if having COVID-19 during pregnancy affects a child's development, and if vaccination helped.
Which age group of children are you looking for?
We are looking for children aged 3 to 5 years old.
Will my child need to take any medicine?
No, this study does not involve children taking any medicine.
What will happen during the appointments?
Your child will have some play-based assessments to look at their movement and learning skills.
Can I change my mind about my child participating?
Yes, you can withdraw your child from the study at any time without any problems.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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