Early Exposure to Lead and Adolescent Development

Completed

• Conditions: Lead Poisoning

• Registration Number: NCT00011674
• Lead Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Brief Summary

This prospective cohort study examines the role of prenatal and early postnatal lead exposure on the neuropsychological status and social adjustment of adolescents enrolled in the Cincinnati Lead Study. We are examining the relationship between moderate exposure to lead and neuropsychological deficits, difficulties in peer relationships, personality disturbances and juvenile delinquency. This birth cohort of approximately 300 subjects has been followed since 1980 with regularly scheduled assessments of blood lead concentrations, health history, social and hereditary factors, and neurobehavioral development.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 1997-05
• Study First Submitted: 2001-02-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2001-02-27
• Study First Posted: 2001-02-28
• Study Completion: 2001-05
• Status Verified: 2006-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2006-03-22
• Last Update Posted: 2006-03-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Findlay Street Clinic; 🇺🇸 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States