Bone Density of Large Newborn Infants and Infants of Diabetic Mothers

• Conditions: Bone Density

• Registration Number: NCT01117324
• Lead Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center

Brief Summary

Bone density was found to be impaired among lage babies and infants of diabetic mothers as found in small group studies. The assumption is that large weight decreases fetal movements and causes decreased bone mineralization.The aim of the study is to compare 2 study groups - of large infants and infants of diabetic mothers to each other and to controls.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2010-05
• Study First Submitted: 2010-05-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-05-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-05-04
• Study First Posted: 2010-05-05
• Last Update Posted: 2010-05-05
• Study Start: 2010-06
• Primary Completion: 2011-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Term infants of birth weight 4 kg and above, and
• Infants of diabetic mothers.

Exclusion Criteria

• Preterms,
• Major congenital malformations,
• Sick babies.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Bone density	1 week