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Perinatal Autism Genetics and Epigenetics Study
Sponsor: University of Iowa
Summary
The University of Iowa's Center for Disabilities and Development is researching how pregnancy, early childhood experiences, and genetic factors influence child development, with a focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Pregnant women are invited to participate in a study that tracks their pregnancy and child's early development, through simple, at-home activities using a cell phone. Participants complete short questionnaires, join an online interview, and videotape their baby's play after birth. They are also sent a kit to swab their baby's mouth to collect cheek cells for genetic testing. The study will explore whether stress and early social experience lead to genetic changes associated with autism or other developmental conditions.
Official title: Perinatal Experience and Epigenetic Change in Autism: Discovering Modifiable Pathways for Intervention
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
0 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
7200
Start Date
2026-05-12
Completion Date
2030-05
Last Updated
2026-07-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Locations (1)
Center fro Disabilities and Development
Iowa City, Iowa, United States