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Heart Rate Variability in Children Conceived Via Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Completed
Conditions
Neuro Developmental Delay
Interventions
Other: Holter monitor
Registration Number
NCT00993369
Lead Sponsor
University of Utah
Brief Summary

This is a proof of principle study that investigates heart rate variability differences in fetal and neonatal life in a longitudinal study design and compares two subject groups, offspring conceived using in-vitro fertilization and conceived naturally.

Detailed Description

This is a proof of principle study that investigates heart rate variability differences in fetal and neonatal life in a longitudinal study design and compares two subject groups, offspring conceived using in-vitro fertilization and conceived naturally.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Fetus or newborn
  • Delivery at University of Utah Medical Center, Latter Day Saints Hospital or Intermountain Medical Center
Exclusion Criteria
  • Twins
  • Genetic anomaly
  • Congenital malformation
  • Need for special care

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Healthy newborns conceived with IVFHolter monitor-
Healthy newborns conceived naturallyHolter monitor-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Heart Rate Variability in Children Conceived Via Assisted Reproductive Technologies2 to 6 hours

Holter monitor/2 aims

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Utah Medical Center

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Salt LakeCity, Utah, United States

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