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Heart Rate Variability in Children Conceived Via Assisted Reproductive Technologies (HRV ART)

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified June 2012 by University of Utah
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
University of Utah
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00993369
First received: October 8, 2009
Last updated: June 4, 2012
Last verified: June 2012
History of Changes
  Purpose

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.


Condition Intervention
Neuro Developmental Delay
 Other: Holter monitor

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: Heart Rate Variability in Children Conceived Via Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Further study details as provided by University of Utah:

Estimated Enrollment: 60
Study Start Date: July 2006
Groups/Cohorts Assigned Interventions
Healthy newborns conceived naturally Other: Holter monitor
Record heart rate for 2 to 6 hours on day of life 1 or 2.
Healthy newborns conceived with IVF Other: Holter monitor
Record heart rate for 2 to 6 hours on day of life 1 or 2.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   up to 1 Day
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

Fetus and newborns.

Criteria

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
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00993369

Contacts
Contact: Charles King, PA 8016625400

Locations
United States, Utah
University of Utah Medical Center Recruiting
Salt LakeCity, Utah, United States, 84113
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Utah
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Elizabeth Saarel MD, University of Utah
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00993369     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 00018811
Study First Received: October 8, 2009
Last Updated: June 4, 2012
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by University of Utah:
Prediction of neuro developmental delay

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 22, 2013