Maternal Body Composition Regulates Placental Function (MBC)

July 2, 2025 updated by: Nicole Marshall, National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
This study examined the relationships between maternal body composition, placental function, and fetal nutrition and body composition, and sought to determine the most accurate method of maternal body composition analysis in late pregnancy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study examined the relationships between maternal body composition, placental function, and fetal nutrition and body composition, and sought to determine the most accurate method of maternal body composition analysis in late pregnancy. This project integrates body composition analysis, nutrition, and metabolic factors to study the impact of maternal body composition and diet on placental function and fetal growth.

Research Project: The proposed enrollment of 41 pregnant women at term (>37 weeks gestation) was completed in September 2013. The subjects underwent four body composition measurements (bioelectrical impedance, skin-fold thickness, BodPod, and deuterium dilution) and dietary surveys along with a fasting blood draw. The subjects returned 2 weeks postpartum for repeat measurements along with a DEXA scan.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

41

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy pregnant women at term with singleton gestation who were normal weight, overweight, or obese.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Healthy pregnant women at term with singleton gestation

Exclusion Criteria:

Medical condition requiring daily medication Fetal congenital anomalies Diabetes

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Obese
Other: No intervention
Observation only
Normal weight
Other: No intervention
Observation only
Overweight
Other: No intervention
Observation only

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Compare maternal body fat measurement
Time Frame: 37 weeks gestation
Subjects presented for their study visits in the morning following an overnight fast. During the first visit, at 37-38 weeks' gestation, they underwent four measures: 1) ADP, 2) TBW volume by deuterium (2H2O) dilution, 3) skin-fold thickness (SFT), and 4) bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). To determine maternal FM (kg) without the presence of the fetus or placenta, and to avoid radiation exposure to the fetus, subjects returned for a second study visit two weeks postpartum for repeat measurements by the above methods plus a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan (DXA) scan. Statistical analysis was performed using the R package Method Comparison Regression, version 1.2.1. Estimates of mean FM (kg) were compared by analysis of variance.
37 weeks gestation

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborators

Oregon Health and Science University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 22, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 22, 2015

First Posted (Estimated)

October 26, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 8, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 2, 2025

Last Verified

October 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2KL2RR024141-06 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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